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Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager, Succession

Salary$122k – $245k
LocationRaynham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8–10 yrs
DepartmentHuman Resources
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
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
Nice to have6
Master's degree, MBA, or advanced degree 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
Talent management, leadership development, or HR certifications preferred but not required
Eligibility2
English proficiency required
Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel
Benefits
Pension
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Holiday pay
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Caregiver leave
Volunteer leave
Military spouse time off
About the company
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.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and evolve enterprise executive assessment and succession planning strategy and processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and talent strategy.
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Partner with senior leaders and HR to identify critical roles and assess leadership readiness and risk.
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Facilitate succession planning discussions, reviews, and governance forums with executive stakeholders.
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Integrate succession planning with performance, development, and talent review processes.
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Analyze succession data, trends, and insights to inform workforce and leadership decisions.
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Support development planning and targeted interventions to build bench strength for key roles.
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Ensure succession processes are consistent, objective, and aligned with internal policies and governance standards.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance succession effectiveness and leadership outcomes.
Where required to be managed locally:
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Document handling: Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
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Records management: Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
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Compliance/admin: Upload/submit filings; print and hand-deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
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Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
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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.
Nice to have
Preferred:
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Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
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Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
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Exposure to executive talent, leadership development, or workforce planning initiatives.
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Experience leading transformation or large‑scale talent initiatives.
Other:
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Language: English proficiency required.
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Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.
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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.
Legal
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.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
#DePuySynthesCareers
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Alignment, Coaching, Employee Relations, Employee Retention, HR Business Partnership, HR Strategic Management, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Law, Interpersonal Influence, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development (OD), Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Project Management, Talent Management, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
122,000.00 - 245,000.00 USD Annual
Benefits
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • 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 • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child • 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 period10 days • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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