Executive Director/Head - Organization Development

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Reports directly to the US Head of Talent & Development, to lead the Org Development discipline, services and team to provide an overall integrated approach to enabling the people and organizational COE levers to ensure growth of the US portion of the business, in service of our patients.

• Input to the development and implementation of the US Commercial Division's strategic priorities and the broader organization's P&O plan, addressing potential OD-related business opportunities or weaknesses.

• Provide leadership and strategic and operational direction for the organization's OD Team and ensure implementation of the strategy throughout the unit/ region.

• Provide OD solutions and consulting expertise to the ULST and respective P&O Leadership teams on developing strategies, leadership, culture, structures and employee motivation, on managing change and on M&A integration.

• Direct and ensure the efficient implementation of OD processes and programs across the region / organization (e.g. org diagnosis, org design, org health monitoring, organizational transformation/change projects, team effectiveness, Culture development, OTR, etc).

• Diagnose organizational issues, deliver actions plans, and drive OD initiatives based on OTR analysis.

• Build capability and readiness of the line management and P&O organization in foundational org diagnosis, change management skills, team effectiveness, etc.

• Direct the preparation and finalization of OD investments plans and budgets, and manage the budget/resource allocation.

• Direct the development, review and approval of OD policies and procedures and ensure adherence thereof.

• Develop and implement plans to strengthen succession and leadership bench-strength.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.

• Significant demonstrated OD experience, supported by broader consulting, PO, strategy and/or transformation experience. Strong presence with senior executive engagement and facilitation, strong influencing ability including challenge, through consulting, communication and relationship building skills.

• Proven expertise in OD and change management methodologies and (successful) global project delivery of the most complex nature. Proven analytical and conceptual skills, combined with ability to implement and a practical and pragmatic business focus.

• External consulting and/or business leadership experience would be valuable. Experience with Mergers/Acquisitions/Alliances/JV/Restructuring & Divestments

• Fluency in English required, excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong collaboration and networking skills.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $194,600 to $361,400 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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