Director, Organizational Development
Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Human Resources
Role: Lead organizational development initiatives as Director within a newly established COE, focusing on enterprise transformation and workforce strategy. Responsibilities: serve as product owner for OD tools and resources, driving design, deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement; build organizational capability by coaching HR Partners and leaders; align OD offerings with business objectives; manage complex enterprise initiatives, navigate matrixed structures, and embed change management strategies into transformation efforts. Requirements: Bachelorβs degree in HR, business, or related field; 10+ years in OD, HR consulting, or related areas; proven experience in large-scale change and organizational effectiveness in complex environments; expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, change management, talent strategies, and stakeholder influence; strong facilitation, communication, and data analysis skills. Preferred: experience with establishing a COE. HighValue: enterprise-wide OD, transformation, workforce strategy, change management, HR/organizational effectiveness tools; hybrid work setup, ~10% travel.