Director, Executive Compensation - Orthopedics

Johnson Johnson; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, a global leader in healthcare, seeks a Director of Executive Compensation to shape enterprise strategy, design, governance, and delivery of executive pay programs. You will partner with the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and Board committees to ensure alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements across markets.

You will oversee benchmarking, policy adoption, and lifecycle decisions, guiding compensation practice as DePuy Synthes separates and transitions.

Responsibilities

• Own the global executive compensation philosophy and program architecture (base, annual incentive, long-term incentive, and executive benefits/perquisites)
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and HR partners, providing market-informed, data-driven recommendations on executive pay decisions, governance, and risk
• Lead planning, development, and delivery of materials and recommendations for the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and the Compensation & Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors, including annual cycles, special topics, and ad hoc requests
• Oversee executive market benchmarking and competitive intelligence, including peer group design and interpretation of pay levels and pay-for-performance outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation of executive compensation processes, tools, and governance to improve effectiveness, transparency, and scalability across the enterprise
• Oversee executive lifecycle compensation decisions and administration (e.g., annual reviews, promotions, offers, transitions, and separation arrangements) in accordance with policy, delegated authorities, and governance requirements
• Own the executive compensation

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Human Resources

Job Sub Function

Total Rewards

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for Director, Exec Compensation to be located in Raynham, MA, Raritan, NJ, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN United States.

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 sy stems around the world.

Purpose :

The Director, Exec, Compensation is responsible for setting and leading the enterprise strategy, design, governance, and delivery of executive compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentive, long-term incentive, and executive benefits and perquisites. Reporting to the Head of Head of Talent, Inclusion, and Total Rewards, this role provides strategic counsel to the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and senior leadership; partners closely with the Compensation & Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors; and ensures programs are ali gned to business strategy, talent outcomes, shareholder expectations, and the external regulatory and competitive environment. The role owns executive compensation policy and operating rhythms globally, including oversight of required regulatory filings and disclosures and continuous monitoring of evolving market and regulatory trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the global executive compensation philosophy and program architecture (base, annual incentive, long-term incentive, and executive benefits/perquisites), ensuring alignment to enterprise strategy, performance outcomes, and shareholder perspectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and HR partners, providing market-informed, data-driven recommendations on executive pay decisions, governance, and risk.
• Lead planning, development, and delivery of materials and recommendations for the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and the Compensation & Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors, including annual cycles, special topics , and ad hoc requests.
• Oversee executive market benchmarking and competitive intelligence, including peer group design and interpretation of pay levels and pay-for-performance outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation of executive compensation processes, tools, and governance to improve effectiveness, transparency, and scalability across the enterprise.
• Oversee executive lifecycle compensation decisions and administration (e.g., annual reviews, promotions, offers, transitions, and separation arrangements) in accordance with policy, delegated authorities, and governance requirements.
• Own the executive compensation