About this opportunity
Merck & Co. lists this Director, Organization Development & Learning opportunity in nutley, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Director, Organization Development & Learning serves as a strategic partner to the business, diagnosing complex organizational challenges and designing integrated solutions that drive culture, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness.
The role combines strong consulting, project management, and solution design capabilities to lead enterprise‑wide initiatives from concept through execution. The Director will leverage data, behavioral science, and emerging technologies including AI to enhance learning, accelerate talent development, and deliver measurable business impact.
How the Role Supports Business Objectives
Growing a value‑based, high performing culture
Accelerating the development of talent
Building a strong pipeline of future leaders
Driving an engaged and committed workforce
Essential Functions
Enterprise Diagnosis & Consulting
Lead enterprise‑level diagnostics using qualitative and quantitative data (interviews, focus groups, surveys, and organizational data) to identify root causes, systemic challenges, and strategic opportunities
Apply systems thinking and consulting frameworks to distinguish between organizational, leadership, process, and capability gaps
Translate business challenges into clear problem statements and actionable priorities
Partner with senior leaders to shape solutions and guide decision making
Solution Design & Organizational Impact
Translate diagnostic insights into integrated OD and learning solutions aligned to business strategy
Design innovative, scalable interventions across leadership development, culture, talent, and organization effectiveness
Lead large‑scale transformation initiatives and change management strategies to support adoption, behavior change and sustained business outcomes (e.g., org design, succession planning, talent reviews, performance management evolution)
Ensure solutions balance strategic rigor with speed, practicality, and business relevance
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to anticipate future workforce capability needs and build organizational readiness
Continuously benchmark external trends and best practices to inform enterprise learning and organization effectiveness strategies
Enterprise Program & Project Leadership
Lead complex, multi‑phase, enterprise‑wide initiatives end to end, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, timelines, risk management, and executive reporting
Establish program governance, milestones, and success metrics across multiple concurrent initiatives
Manage a portfolio of high‑visibility projects in a highly matrixed environment with competing priorities
Ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality outcomes
Interpret organizational and talent data to generate actionable insights and executive recommendations
Evaluate the effectiveness and business impact of enterprise initiatives through meaningful qualitative and quantitative measures aligned to strategic objectives (e.g., Engagement Survey results, reduced voluntary attrition, measurable cost savings, etc.)
Learning Strategy, Design & Innovation
Design and launch enterprise‑wide learning strategies and programs aligned to business priorities
Develop blended learning solutions grounded in adult learning theory and leadership development best practices
Measure effectiveness and impact, including behavior change and business outcomes (Kirkpatrick Levels 3 and 4)
Continuously evaluate and evolve learning approaches to improve scalability and effectiveness
AI & Digital Enablement
Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning design, content development, personalization, and measurement
Identify and pilot AI‑enabled solutions (e.g., learning pilots, skills mapping, adaptive learning, knowledge agents)
Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to integrate AI into talent, learning, and workforce systems
Stay current on emerging trends and translate them into practical enterprise applications
Facilitation & Leadership Enablement
Facilitate high‑impact leadership sessions, team effectiveness engagements, and transformation initiatives
Design and lead executive and team interventions that drive alignment, accountability, and performance
Guide leaders through experiential learning and application of new capabilities
Stakeholder Partnership & Communication
Build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and HR partners at all levels
Communicate insights, recommendations, and progress with clarity and executive presence
Influence decision making through data, expertise, and credibility
Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and sustained impact
Required Skills
Strong consulting and diagnostic capability with the ability to analyze complex organizational challenges and translate insights into actionable solutions
Advanced project and program management skills, including managing multiple large‑scale initiatives simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with demonstrated executive presence
Strong facilitation skills, particularly with senior leaders and intact teams
Strategic thinking combined with pragmatic execution
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to simplify complex concepts
Business acumen and organizational savvy
Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment
High level of accountability, ownership, and adaptability
Required Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field
Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, HRD, or related field strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in organization development, talent management, learning, or related field
Proven experience diagnosing organizational challenges and delivering enterprise‑level solutions
Demonstrated ability to lead large scale, cross‑functional initiatives with significant business impact
Strong experience in project and program management across multiple concurrent initiatives
Experience designing and implementing leadership development and talent management strategies
Experience influencing and advising senior executives
Experience measuring effectiveness of learning and OD initiatives including Kirkpatrick Level 3 and Level 4 outcomes
Experience leveraging AI or digital tools in learning, talent, or workforce analytics strongly preferred
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and external partners
Prior experience leading teams and developing talent preferred
Demonstrated competence to build and manage relationships across all levels of the organization
Hybrid Work Arrangement: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are onsite in Nutley, NJ HQ Office and Mondays and Fridays are work‑from‑home days
Salary and Benefits
Annual base salary range: $196,200 – $257,500. The position may participate in Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan and Long‑Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
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Worksite address
nutley, NJ, 07110, US
Who can apply
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