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Sr. Director, Global Compensation COE Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

West Chester, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 178000 - 307050
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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Job Function:

Human Resources

Job Sub Function:

Total Rewards

Job Category:

People Leader

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:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Director Global Compensation COE - Orthopedics located in Raynham MA West Chester PA Raritan NJ Palm Beach Gardens FL or Warsaw IN.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business toestablisha standalone orthopaedics companyoperatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 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 that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy 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 worlds largest most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company the organization is entering a defining chapterestablishingits own corporate identity voice culture and reputation while continuing to serve patients customers and healthcare systems around the world.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director Global Compensation COE provides enterpriselevel leadership for the design governance and execution of global compensation programs at DePuy Synthes. This role shapes a competitive equitable and compliant compensation strategy that supports attraction retention and performance across a global workforce. The position has a significant impact on business outcomes workforce engagement and total rewards effectiveness while partnering closely with senior leaders during periods of growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the global compensation strategy and Center of Excellence operating model.
  • Oversee job architecture market pricing and global compensation frameworks to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
  • Lead the design governance and execution of base pay incentive and payforperformance programs.
  • Partner with senior HR Finance Legal and business leaders to align compensation strategy with business priorities.
  • Drive annual compensation cycles including merit incentive and equity planning processes.
  • Establish compensation governance policies and decision frameworks across regions.
  • Leverage analytics benchmarking and financial modeling to inform compensation decisions.
  • Lead vendor strategy including selection performance management and optimization of compensation partners.
  • Build develop and engage a highperforming global compensation team.

Required Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance Economics or a related field.
  • 12 years of progressive experience in global compensation total rewards or HR leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated experience leading global compensation strategy and complex pay programs.
  • Deep knowledge of job architecture incentive design compensation governance and pay equity principles.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen including cost modeling and benchmarking.
  • Proven ability to partner with executivelevel stakeholders in a matrixed global environment.
  • Exceptional leadership communication and changemanagement skills.

Preferred:

  • Masters degree MBA or advanced degree (preferred).
  • Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple global regions.
  • Familiarity with global compensation harmonization and COE models.
  • Experience managing external compensation vendors and consulting partners.
  • Exposure to regulated industries such as healthcare medical devices or life sciences.
  • Experience leading compensation transformation or modernization initiatives

Other:

  • Language: English proficiency required.
  • Travel: Up to 2030% international travel.
  • Certifications: CCP or other compensation or total rewards certifications are preferred.

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 and 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 please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Change Management Collaboration Compensation and Benefits Policies and Procedures Compensation and Benefits Trends Compensation Committee Compensation Management Compensation Strategies Developing Others Employee Compensation and Benefits Employee Rewards Programs HR Strategic Management Incentive Plan Design Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Leadership Performance Measurement Tactical Planning Talent Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178000.00 - $307050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program.



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

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