Director, Operations Leadership & Learning

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, Operations Leadership & Learning, this hybrid position will be located in Rayhnam, MA (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations maybe considered at Raritan, NJ (USA); West Chester, PA (USA); Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA); Raynham, MA (USA); Warsaw, IN (USA); Zuchwil, Switzerland or Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy Ireland.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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. 

Job Overview 

Reporting into the Strategy & Transformation group within global operations, the Director, Leadership & Learning is responsible for shaping and delivering enterprise leadership development and learning strategies across the global operations functional landscape that build critical capabilities, strengthen leadership pipelines, and support business transformation across DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with senior leaders, Human Resources, and business stakeholders to design scalable, data‑driven leadership development programs and learning pathways that enable performance, engagement, and long‑term growth. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by attracting key talent and advancing leadership effectiveness during a pivotal period of organizational evolution. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the design and execution of enterprise leadership development programs and functional learning strategies aligned to DePuy Synthes Supply Chain & Operations business priorities and talent strategy. 

• Design and oversee functionally focused global leadership development programs across levels, including senior leader and emerging leader populations. 

• Partner with senior business, HR, and training leaders to identify functional capability gaps and translate them into targeted learning solutions. 

• Lead the global training and certifications process to upskill workforce in critical operational skillsets and methodologies, e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, project management, change management 

• Establish and govern learning frameworks, curricula, and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability. 

• Drive innovation in learning delivery through blended, digital, and experiential approaches, leveraging external vendors and internal expertise. 

• Measure and evaluate leadership and learning effectiveness using data and insights to continuously improve programs and demonstrate business impact. 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. 

• Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective and high‑quality learning solutions and leadership development programs. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field). 

• Master’s degree preferred (e.g., Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, MBA, or related discipline). 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• 10-12 years of progressive experience in global leadership positions in Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, HR, or related functions. 

• Demonstrated experience designing and leading large‑scale leadership, employee engagement, corporate culture, and/or learning initiatives. 

• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders. 

• Strong people leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and leading individuals and leaders. 

• Experience supporting leadership development in a global, matrixed organization. 

• Strong strategic thinking, execution, and change leadership capabilities. 

• Demonstrated experience managing external partners and vendors. 

• Results-oriented leader with experience driving high impact, high visibility programs and initiatives 

Preferred: 

• Expertise in adult learning principles, leadership frameworks, and learning measurement methodologies. 

• Experience with digital learning platforms, learning analytics, and modern learning technologies. 

• Lean, Six Sigma, and/or project management certifications preferred 

• Leadership development, coaching, or learning certifications preferred (e.g., ICF, SHRM, ATD). 

• Background in MedTech, healthcare, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries. 

Other 

• Language: English required; additional languages preferred. 

• Travel: Up to ~20% domestic and/or international travel, as business needs require. 

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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