Executive Director, Talent Enablement Lead

MSD

. Establish and lead the Talent Enablement Lead function .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $231,900 - $365,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR partnership, talent enablement, and organizational development within complex, global environments. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive talent strategies, and implement effective workforce planning and development practices.

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Strategic HR PartnershipTalent Enablement LeadershipGlobal Talent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentPeople Management

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationCandidate SourcingChange ManagementCompensation Program DesignCompensation StrategiesCorporate RecruitingEmployee DevelopmentHRISLearning and DevelopmentOrganizational Effectiveness

Soft Skills

NegotiationInfluencingCollaborationRelationship BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Global Talent Management ToolsHR Technology

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalLife SciencesManufacturingResearchCommercial

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the Talent Enablement Lead function
Provide strategic direction and people leadership across divisional/functional and geographic boundaries
Implement efficient practices, ways of working and accountability for team performance, capability, succession, talent development and inclusive ways of working
Establish operating rhythms, decision rights, escalation paths and measures enabling transparency, responsiveness and consistent execution
Represent Talent Enablement perspectives in HR forums
Act as a strategic thought partner to HR leadership and Organization & Talent Partners
Define and execute integrated talent strategies and high-touch talent experiences
Support integrated human capital strategies and coordinated pull-through across Global Talent Management Centers of Excellence
Oversee prioritization and direct Talent Enablement capabilities and resources to critical enterprise, divisional and local priorities
Activate and oversee executive and critical talent experiences, including succession planning, executive recruiting, assessments, transition support and leadership development
Connect Global Talent Management Center of Excellence leads with HR leadership teams
Facilitate business and stakeholder feedback into talent product design
Drive alignment and measurable pull-through across Global Talent Management functions
Lead and develop a team of Talent Enablement leads
Support a designated divisional/functional HR leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business or a related discipline required
Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive HR or closely related business experience, including significant strategic HR partnership experience in a complex, global environment
Experience establishing strategic direction and plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals
Proven ability to drive results and catalyze new ideas and approaches to improve outcomes for customers
Ability to negotiate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization through collaboration, consulting and relationship building
Broad-reaching experience in strategic workforce planning, organization capability planning, organization design and development, talent and succession
Proficiency in Global Talent Management tools and practices
Experience supporting pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, research, commercial or other science-based organizations
Ability to commission work through a networked operating model and experience working globally and across complex transformations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business judgment and analytical capability
Demonstrated people management or matrix leadership experience, including leading, coaching and developing experienced HR professionals and building a high-performing, inclusive team
Broad global perspective and ability to lead with cultural sensitivity across a broad, matrixed, global organization
Required skills include Benefits Administration, Candidate Sourcing, Change Management, Compensation Program Design, Compensation Strategies, Corporate Recruiting, Employee Development, HRIS, HR Management, HR Technology, Learning and Development, Organizational Effectiveness, People Leadership, People Management, People Performance Management, Policy Development, Recruitment Marketing, Sales Enablement, Sales Leadership, Sales Management, Sales Process Development and Sales Strategy Development
Visa sponsorship: No

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical healthcare benefits for employee and family
Dental healthcare benefits for employee and family
Vision healthcare benefits for employee and family
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation: Domestic