Sr. Manager, Succession

Johnson Johnson; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Sr. Manager, Succession, to lead enterprise succession planning for DePuy Synthes. Based in Raynham, MA, the role supports leadership continuity across a global MedTech organization.

You will partner with senior leaders, HR, and Talent Management to design, execute, and improve succession frameworks, mitigating risk and strengthening bench strength for key roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise executive assessment and succession planning strategy.
• Collaborate with HR to identify critical roles and assess leadership readiness and risk.
• Facilitate governance forums with executive stakeholders and align with talent reviews.

Skills

Succession planning

Talent management

Executive collaboration

Data analysis

Facilitation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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:

HR Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager, Succession, located in Raynham, MA, or West Chester, PA or Warsaw, IN or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Raritan, NJ.

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, Succession provides strategic leadership for enterprise succession planning and leadership continuity initiatives at DePuy Synthes. This role ensures the organization has strong pipelines of ready and future leaders for critical roles by designing, executing, and continuously improving succession planning frameworks. Partnering closely with senior leaders, HR, and Talent Management teams, this position plays a key role in strengthening leadership capability, mitigating risk, and supporting long‑term business sustainability within a global MedTech organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve enterprise executive assessment and succession planning strategy and processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and talent strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR to identify critical roles and assess leadership readiness and risk.
• Facilitate succession planning discussions, reviews, and governance forums with executive stakeholders.
• Integrate succession planning with performance, development, and talent review processes.
• Analyze succession data, trends, and insights to inform workforce and leadership decisions.
• Support development planning and targeted interventions to build bench strength for key roles.
• Ensure succession processes are consistent, objective, and aligned with internal policies and governance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance succession effectiveness and leadership outcomes.

Where required to be managed locally:

• Document handling: Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
• Records management: Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
• Compliance/admin: Upload/submit filings; print and hand-deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Master's degree, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in succession planning, talent management, or HR strategy.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide succession planning programs.
• Strong ability to partner with and influence senior and executive leaders.
• Experience integrating succession with performance, development, and talent review processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and actions.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and change‑management capabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
• Exposure to executive talent, leadership development, or workforce planning initiatives.
• Experience leading transformation or large‑scale talent initiatives.

Other:

• Language: English proficiency required.
• Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.
• Certifications: Talent management, leadership development, or HR certifications preferred but not required.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

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, followi