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Executive Director, Talent Enablement Lead

Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
Worldwide
Human Resources
Role: Executive Director, Talent Enablement, leading the development and execution of talent strategies within a global biopharma context, supporting HR leadership and organizational transformation. Responsibilities: oversee Talent Enablement team, implement effective practices, establish operating rhythms, and serve as a strategic partner to HR and business leaders. Focus on end-to-end talent experiences such as succession planning, executive recruiting, and leadership development; facilitate alignment across GTM functions; and drive organizational capability initiatives. Requirements: bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; 12+ years in strategic HR, with experience supporting science-based organizations like pharma or biotech; proficiency in global talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design; strong influencing, analytics, and leadership skills. Preferred: experience in complex, matrixed, global organizations, and supporting therapeutic areas within life sciences. High-value: extensive HR leadership in biotech/pharma, supporting organizational capability and talent development, with a focus on high-impact talent solutions in a matrixed, global environment. Work setup: hybrid; travel approximately 10%.