Executive Director, Talent Enablement Lead
Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Human Resources
Role: Executive Director, Talent Enablement, partnering with HR leadership to develop and lead talent strategies across a global biopharma organization, supporting diverse functions including R&D, manufacturing, and commercial. Responsibilities: oversee the Talent Enablement team, implement operational practices, serve as a strategic advisor for integrated talent solutions like succession planning, executive recruiting, and leadership development; facilitate alignment between GTM priorities and HR initiatives, and drive organizational capability. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; 12+ years in strategic HR roles within complex, global, science-based organizations; deep experience in workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development; proficiency with global talent tools and practices; strong influence, communication, and cross-cultural leadership skills. High-Value: extensive HR leadership in pharma/life sciences, supporting executive talent, organization design, and transformation; experience with matrixed global teams and complex change initiatives; hybrid work setup with ~10% travel.