Sr. Director, Succession, Assessment, and Development - Orthopedics

About the role

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director, Succession, Assessment, and Development - Orthopedics, located in Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA, Raritan NJ, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, or Warsaw, IN.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute enterprise talent and performance strategies, aligned with business priorities and workforce plans.
• Oversee core talent processes, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to assess talent, identify risks, and build leadership capability.
• Drive consistent, fair, and data-driven application of talent and performance frameworks across the organization.
• Analyze talent and performance data to generate insights that inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement related to talent and performance initiatives.
• Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing team supporting talent and performance programs.
• Ensure talent and performance processes align with governance standards, policies, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in talent management, performance management, or HR leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level talent and performance programs.
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior and executive leaders.
• Strong analytical capability with experience leveraging talent data and insights.
• Experience leading teams and driving change in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• In a regulated industry such as MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
• Experience working in a global organization with multi-regional talent processes.
• Exposure to leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning integration.
• Experience leading large-scale HR or talent transformation initiatives.

Skills

• Business Alignment
• Coaching
• Developing Others
• Employee Retention
• HR Business Partnership
• HR Strategic Management
• Human Resources Consulting
• Human Resources Law
• Inclusive Leadership
• Interpersonal Influence
• Leadership
• Leading Change
• Organizational Change Management
• Problem Solving
• Tactical Planning
• Talent Management

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $178,000.00 - $307,550.00

Schedule

Up to ~25%, primarily domestic with some international travel.

Benefits

• Consolidated Retirement Plan (pension)
• Savings Plan (401(k))
• Long-term incentive program
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year