RWJBarnabas Health
Vice President, Leadership Development
RWJBarnabas Health, Short Hills, New Jersey, us, 07078
Overview
The Vice President, Leadership Development is a strategic system leader responsible for building and sustaining a world-class pipeline of leaders who can deliver on the company's long-term growth ambitions. This role oversees the design, execution, and evaluation of enterprise-wide leadership development strategies and programs, ensuring alignment with system goals, culture, and values. The role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, shaping leadership capabilities that drive transformation, innovation, and performance across a multi-billion-dollar health system. Reports to:
The Vice President, Learning Solutions reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Talent Management, RWJBarnabas Health. Location:
95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 Qualifications
Master's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, Human Resources, related field preferred or equivalent career experience Executive coaching certification or equivalent leadership development credentials desirable 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational effectiveness, with at least 5 years at a senior enterprise level in a complex, multi-billion-dollar organization Proven track record of designing and implementing executive leadership programs with measurable business outcomes Deep expertise in leadership assessment, succession planning, and executive coaching Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives on talent and succession matters Experience managing teams and budgets Consistently model RWJBH Leadership Competences Strategic, enterprise-wide thinker with ability to connect leadership development to business performance outcomes High emotional intelligence, cultural agility, and ability to inspire trust and credibility at all levels Innovative mindset with ability to anticipate future leadership capabilities needed in a rapidly changing world Essential Functions
Strategic Leadership & Vision
With the SVP Talent Management, define and lead the enterprise leadership development strategy, ensuring alignment with system strategy and future talent needs Ensure leadership development strategy is inclusive of general management as well as clinical leaders and other key talent groups Serve as a strategic partner for senior leaders, influencing executive decision-making on leadership capability building and succession planning Translate system priorities into leadership capability frameworks, ensuring readiness for growth, transformation, and disruption
Program Development & Delivery
Design and oversee best-in-class executive and senior leadership development programs, including high-potential acceleration, succession readiness, and enterprise leadership experiences Leverage cutting-edge learning methodologies - experiential, digital, coaching, simulations - to create impactful and scalable solutions Embed measurable outcomes and ROI metrics into all leadership programs to demonstrate system impact Recommend and drive the assessment strategy for RWJBH to identify talent and support leadership development programs Support enterprise change initiatives by equipping leaders with skills to drive transformation, agility, and resilience Build organizational commitment to continuous leadership development at all levels
Talent Pipeline & Succession
Manage the process to identify and strengthen succession pipelines for critical enterprise roles Drive the identification, assessment, and development of high-potential leaders across functions Ensure succession pipelines draw from the full talent pool across the system Define and manage the system Talent Review process
External Partnerships & Thought Leadership
Maintain strong relationships with Rutgers as well as where appropriate other leading business schools, education partners, external leadership networks Partner with Foundation and Workforce Development to identify any possible funding support for developing healthcare leaders of the future Stay ahead of leadership and talent trends, bringing innovative approaches to the organization Represent the company externally as a thought leader in leadership development
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Vice President, Leadership Development is a strategic system leader responsible for building and sustaining a world-class pipeline of leaders who can deliver on the company's long-term growth ambitions. This role oversees the design, execution, and evaluation of enterprise-wide leadership development strategies and programs, ensuring alignment with system goals, culture, and values. The role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, shaping leadership capabilities that drive transformation, innovation, and performance across a multi-billion-dollar health system. Reports to:
The Vice President, Learning Solutions reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Talent Management, RWJBarnabas Health. Location:
95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 Qualifications
Master's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, Human Resources, related field preferred or equivalent career experience Executive coaching certification or equivalent leadership development credentials desirable 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational effectiveness, with at least 5 years at a senior enterprise level in a complex, multi-billion-dollar organization Proven track record of designing and implementing executive leadership programs with measurable business outcomes Deep expertise in leadership assessment, succession planning, and executive coaching Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives on talent and succession matters Experience managing teams and budgets Consistently model RWJBH Leadership Competences Strategic, enterprise-wide thinker with ability to connect leadership development to business performance outcomes High emotional intelligence, cultural agility, and ability to inspire trust and credibility at all levels Innovative mindset with ability to anticipate future leadership capabilities needed in a rapidly changing world Essential Functions
Strategic Leadership & Vision
With the SVP Talent Management, define and lead the enterprise leadership development strategy, ensuring alignment with system strategy and future talent needs Ensure leadership development strategy is inclusive of general management as well as clinical leaders and other key talent groups Serve as a strategic partner for senior leaders, influencing executive decision-making on leadership capability building and succession planning Translate system priorities into leadership capability frameworks, ensuring readiness for growth, transformation, and disruption
Program Development & Delivery
Design and oversee best-in-class executive and senior leadership development programs, including high-potential acceleration, succession readiness, and enterprise leadership experiences Leverage cutting-edge learning methodologies - experiential, digital, coaching, simulations - to create impactful and scalable solutions Embed measurable outcomes and ROI metrics into all leadership programs to demonstrate system impact Recommend and drive the assessment strategy for RWJBH to identify talent and support leadership development programs Support enterprise change initiatives by equipping leaders with skills to drive transformation, agility, and resilience Build organizational commitment to continuous leadership development at all levels
Talent Pipeline & Succession
Manage the process to identify and strengthen succession pipelines for critical enterprise roles Drive the identification, assessment, and development of high-potential leaders across functions Ensure succession pipelines draw from the full talent pool across the system Define and manage the system Talent Review process
External Partnerships & Thought Leadership
Maintain strong relationships with Rutgers as well as where appropriate other leading business schools, education partners, external leadership networks Partner with Foundation and Workforce Development to identify any possible funding support for developing healthcare leaders of the future Stay ahead of leadership and talent trends, bringing innovative approaches to the organization Represent the company externally as a thought leader in leadership development
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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