Dir, Organization Design

Updated: Yesterday Location: Princeton, NJ, United States Job ID: 25108698-OTHLOC-1131-2DH Syneos Health is a leading fully‑integrated life sciences services organization that accelerates customer success across the drug development and commercialization continuum. Job Summary The Director of Organization Development (OD) leads the OD team within the Org Effectiveness & Change center of excellence in HR, serving as an internal consultant and overseeing key strategic initiatives in organization analysis, design, operating model development, and team effectiveness. Job Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Partnership Serve as an enterprise thought leader on organizational development, staying current on industry trends and leveraging external networks to bring new solutions. Collaborate closely with senior leaders, Corporate Strategy, HRBPs, and Finance BPs to translate business strategy into effective organizational solutions. Lead assessments to identify organizational gaps and design customized interventions. Translate organizational goals into measurable org effectiveness interventions that drive sustained impact. Organization Effectiveness Develop and oversee OE initiatives including org analysis, org & role design, operating model design, strategy alignment, and culture transformation. Design organizations and operating models for future success by creating options, interim models, facilitating participative processes, and planning the transition to implementation. Act as an internal OE consultant to senior teams; design and deliver leadership development sessions and strategic alignment workshops. Ensure all OD solutions are scalable, evidence‑based, and anchored in business priorities. People Leadership Lead, develop, and inspire a small, high‑performing team of OD professionals. Coordinate across the matrix within the OEC team to align resources and support high‑quality execution and team member growth. Set clear goals, establish accountability, and promote continuous growth and innovation. Foster a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and high performance. Critical Skills Determine appropriate analysis techniques and lead completion of analyses to identify business unit structures or programs needing change. Synthesize complex concepts and data into digestible, actionable insights and recommendations. Understand interdependencies within an organization and account for them in plans and recommendations. Manage a portfolio of projects, defining milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery. Navigate difficult conversations and productively work through conflicting viewpoints. Key Behaviors Proactively solve challenges and mitigate risks. Set clear expectations with stakeholders and consistently deliver. Effectively collaborate with partners. Seek various perspectives to create better results. Communicate clearly and often. Show up prepared, engaged, and with solutions. Clarify team priorities, scope, trade‑offs and remove barriers. Provide timely, specific, performance‑based recognition and rewards to motivate and energize teams. Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Expert knowledge of organizational and cultural awareness. Expert ability to extract insights from data with a demonstrated analytical mindset. Expert ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in both verbal and written form across all levels. Expert ability to use facts, expertise, and persuasive techniques to influence others, adapting style for senior HR and business leaders. Expert ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects. Expert ability to adapt style and collaborate effectively in a dynamic matrix environment. Strong learning agility and business acumen. Proven track record in managing organizational development projects in a global environment. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Benefits The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), company match 401(k), participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligibility to earn commissions or bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Eligibility for paid sick time may vary by location. Salary Range $118,700.00 - $207,800.00 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including providing reasonable accommodations when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr