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

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

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.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world's largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director, Succession, Assessment, and Development is a senior HR leadership role responsible for shaping and executing enterprise talent and performance strategies that build organizational capability and drive business results. This role leads key processes including talent management, performance management, succession planning, inclusion strategy, and leadership development, partnering closely with senior leaders and HR teams. The position has broad enterprise impact, helping ensure DePuy Synthes has the right talent, ready now and for the future, while fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture within a global Med Tech organization.

Key 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.

Required Experience

• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience in a regulated industry such as Med Tech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
• Experience working in a global organization with multi‑regional talent processes.
• Exposure to leadership development, succession planning, and workforce planning…