Director, Executive Compensation - Orthopedics

Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for Director, Exec Compensation to be located in Raynham, MA, Raritan, NJ, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN United States. 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. About DePuy SynthesDePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world's largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics -focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter- establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare sy stems around the world. Purpose :The Director, Exec, Compensation is responsible for setting 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 ali gned 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 with policy, delegated authorities, and governance requirements. Own the executive compensation