Senior Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition - Orthopedics

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7 Locations
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122K-213K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead end-to-end executive talent acquisition for senior and mission‑critical roles in Orthopedics (DePuy Synthes). Partner with executive leaders and HR to align hiring to strategy, develop proactive sourcing and pipelines, manage external search firms, and ensure confidential, inclusive candidate experiences. Support succession planning, governance, metrics, and continuous improvement during a separation and growth period.
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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:

California (Any City), New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, 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 a Senior Manager, Executive TA, to be located in Raynham, MA, Raritan, NJ, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Warsaw, IN or California United States.

This is a remote role. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply.

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.

Purpose: The Senior Manager, Executive TA is a Senior Talent Acquisition leader responsible for driving executive recruiting strategy and delivery for DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and the Global Talent Acquisition team to attract, assess, and secure senior‑level and critical leadership talent. The position has a direct impact on leadership capability, succession strength, and organizational performance during a period of transformation and growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end‑to‑end executive talent acquisition for senior leadership and mission‑critical roles, including intake, search strategy, assessment, and offer management.

  • Partner with executive leaders and HR stakeholders to align executive hiring with business strategy and succession priorities.

  • Develop and execute proactive executive sourcing strategies using market intelligence, networking, and targeted outreach.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on executive talent markets, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.

  • Manage relationships with external executive search firms, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost‑effective delivery.

  • Ensure a high‑touch, confidential, and inclusive candidate experience throughout the executive recruitment lifecycle.

  • Support executive pipeline development and succession planning in partnership with HR and Talent Management teams.

  • Drive continuous improvement in executive recruiting processes, governance, and metrics.

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.

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, or a related field

  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, talent acquisition, or senior‑level HR roles

  • Demonstrated experience leading executive searches within complex, global organizations

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership

  • Proven expertise in executive sourcing, assessment, and candidate evaluation methodologies

  • Experience managing executive search firms and external partners

Preferred:
  • Experience supporting C‑suite, VP, and senior leadership hiring

  • Background in medical devices, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries

  • Experience supporting organizational transformations, separations, or M&A activity

  • Familiarity with executive compensation, governance, and approval processes

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and confidentiality skills

  • Strong change management and consulting mindset

Other:
  • Languages: Fluent in English required

  • Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international travel

  • Certifications: Executive recruiting or HR certifications preferred

  • Union: Not applicable

  • Driver’s License: Not applicable

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 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.

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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 - $212,750.00

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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 8-10 years progressive experience in executive recruiting, talent acquisition, or senior HR roles
  • Demonstrated experience leading executive searches within complex, global organizations
  • Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership
  • Proven expertise in executive sourcing, assessment, and candidate evaluation methodologies
  • Experience managing executive search firms and external partners
  • Fluent in English
  • Master's degree or MBA
  • Experience supporting C-suite, VP, and senior leadership hiring
  • Background in medical devices, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries
  • Experience supporting organizational transformations, separations, or M&A activity
  • Familiarity with executive compensation, governance, and approval processes
  • Executive recruiting or HR certifications

Johnson & Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson & Johnson and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson & Johnson.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.

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HQ: New Brunswick, NJ
143,612 Employees
Year Founded: 1886

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