Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition

About the role

The Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition leads executive‑level recruiting strategies for DePuy Synthes, partnering closely with senior leaders and HR to attract top leadership talent across EMEA and APAC.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end executive talent acquisition for senior and critical leadership roles.
• Partner with executive leaders and HR to define leadership profiles, hiring strategies, and succession needs.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies, including market mapping and direct outreach, to build diverse executive talent pipelines.
• Manage executive search processes and coordinate with external search firms where applicable.
• Provide market insights, talent intelligence, and hiring recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Required profile

• 6‑8 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including executive or senior‑level recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience managing executive search processes and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong ability to assess leadership capability, potential, and cultural alignment.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed, global organizations.

Required skills

• Fluent English; additional European languages preferred.
• Proficiency with Veeva for document handling and records management.