Executive Succession Strategy Lead (Global)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Raynham (MA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Raynham, MA is seeking a Sr. Manager, Succession to lead enterprise succession planning and leadership continuity initiatives within a global MedTech organization.

You will design, implement, and continuously improve succession frameworks, partnering with senior leaders, HR, and Talent Management to strengthen leadership pipelines.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in succession planning, talent management, or HR strategy.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide succession programs.
• Strong ability to influence senior and executive leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise executive assessment and succession planning strategy.
• Identify critical roles and assess leadership readiness and risk.
• Facilitate succession discussions with executive stakeholders.
• Integrate succession with performance, development, and talent review processes.
• Analyze data to inform workforce and leadership decisions.
• Drive development planning to build bench strength for key roles.
• Ensure processes align with governance standards and policies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Succession planning

HR strategy

Change management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Raynham, MA is seeking a Sr. Manager, Succession to lead enterprise succession planning and leadership continuity initiatives within a global MedTech organization.

You will design, implement, and continuously improve succession frameworks, partnering with senior leaders, HR, and Talent Management to strengthen leadership pipelines.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.