Johnson & Johnson

Director, Executive Compensation - Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson$150K — $258K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in executive and equity compensation in a global environment.
  • At least 5 years of people leadership experience in developing talent through complexity and change.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with senior leadership level influence.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with financial governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Own the global executive compensation philosophy and ensure alignment to enterprise strategy.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on executive pay decisions and governance.
  • Lead the development and delivery of materials for the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and Board Compensation Committee.
  • Oversee executive market benchmarking and competitive intelligence activities.
  • Drive transformation of executive compensation processes and ensure transparency and scalability.
  • Manage executive lifecycle compensation decisions, ensuring compliance with policies and governance.
  • Set the executive compensation communications strategy for clear stakeholder messaging.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and contributions.
  • Generous vacation and holiday leave policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible working arrangements and supportive work environment.
Full Job Description

Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

Total Rewards

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

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 the best talent for Director, Exec Compensationtobe located inRaynham, MA, Raritan, NJ, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FLor Warsaw, IN United States.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate ourOrthopaedicsbusiness to establisha standalone orthopaedics'company, operatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipatedto be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand 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 timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Purpose: The Director, Exec, Compensationis responsible forsetting and leading the enterprise strategy, design, governance, and delivery of executive compensation programs, including base pay, annual incentive, long-term incentive, and executive benefits and perquisites. Reporting to the Head of Head of Talent, Inclusion, and Total Rewards, this role provides strategic counsel to the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and senior leadership; partners closely with the Compensation & Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors; and ensures programs are aligned to business strategy, talent outcomes, shareholder expectations, and the external regulatory and competitive environment. The role owns executive compensation policy and operating rhythms globally, including oversight of required regulatory filings and disclosures and continuous monitoring of evolving market and regulatory trends.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the global executive compensation philosophy and program architecture (base, annual incentive, long-term incentive, and executive benefits/perquisites), ensuring alignment to enterprise strategy, performance outcomes, and shareholder perspectives.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and HR partners, providing market-informed, data-driven recommendations on executive pay decisions, governance, and risk.

  • Lead planning, development, and delivery of materials and recommendations for the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and the Compensation & Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors, including annual cycles,special topics, and ad hoc requests.

  • Oversee executive market benchmarking and competitive intelligence, including peer group design and interpretation of pay levels and pay-for-performance outcomes.

  • Drive continuous improvement and transformation of executive compensation processes, tools, and governance to improve effectiveness, transparency, and scalability across the enterprise.

  • Oversee executive lifecycle compensation decisions and administration (e.g., annual reviews, promotions, offers, transitions, and separation arrangements)in accordance withpolicy, delegated authorities, and governance requirements.

  • Own the executive compensation disclosure strategy and delivery, including Compensation Discussion & Analysis, proxy statement compensation tables, and analyses supporting other public filings, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Oversee proxy advisor engagement readiness and modeling (e.g., ISS and Glass Lewis), including predictive analyses and scenario planning to support governance outcomes.

  • Monitor and assess evolving executive compensation regulation, disclosure requirements, accounting/tax implications, and shareholder voting trends; translate insights into program design and governance recommendations.

  • Set the executive compensation communications strategy and ensure clear, consistent communications that enable understanding of program intent, outcomes, and participant requirements.

  • Lead cross-functional partnership with Legal, Finance/Accounting, Tax, Audit, Total Rewards, and the Compensation & Benefits Committee’s independent consultant to ensure rigorous governance, compliance, and high-quality deliverables.

  • Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing executive compensation team, setting clear priorities, strengthening capability, and ensuring strong stakeholder management and delivery excellence.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degreerequired; advanceddegreestrongly preferred.

  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in executive and equity compensation, including enterprise program design, governance, and delivery in a global environment.

  • Minimum of 5 years ofpeopleleadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to develop talent and lead through complexity and change.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at the most senior levels and communicate complex topics with clarity.

  • Create executive-ready narratives and materials for leadership and Board audiences.

  • Demonstrate presence, judgment, and discretion when advising leaders and handlinghighly sensitiveinformation.

  • Constructively challenge and provide recommendations grounded in data, governance standards, and risk awareness.

  • Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with strong business, financial, and governance acumen.

  • Synthesize complex inputs (performance, market data, accounting/tax, and governance) into clear decisions and recommendations.

  • Maintain strong attention to detail and quality standards for leadership materials and external disclosures.

  • Operate with pace, rigor, and sound judgment in high-visibility, time-sensitive situations.

  • Demonstrated ability to partner with Finance to understand and communicate pay-for-performance outcomes, dilution/overhang considerations, and accounting impacts.

  • Proven ability to lead multiple complex workstreams simultaneously and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, changing environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships (HR, Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, and Audit) and influence outcomes through governance and collaboration.

  • Quickly build credibility with senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

  • Influence decisions when others hold direct accountability, using data, clear rationale, and sound governance practices.

Preferred Requirements:

  • MBA or other advanced degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, ora relateddiscipline.

  • Experience in a highly regulated, publicly traded global company; healthcare or life sciences experience preferred.

Required Skills:

 

Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Change Management, Collaboration, Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures, Compensation and B

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