Head Of Executive Succession & Enterprise Talent

Job Description

Why Join the Agilent Global Talent Management Center of Excellence?

Agilent's Global Talent Management Center of Excellence is our talent innovation engine. We are committed to fueling business growth through smart, data-powered talent strategies and solutions that build future-ready capabilities, strengthen leadership pipelines, boost performance, and foster continuous development.

Being a member of our team is an opportunity to design and execute strategic talent management initiatives that enable the Agilent team to deliver on business goals. Your contributions will ensure that Agilent is a place where talent thrives and extraordinary careers are grown.

If you're passionate about translating business strategies into impactful talent solutions, come and shape the future with us in the Global Talent Management Center of Excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Head of Executive Succession and Enterprise Talent to lead the design and execution of our executive talent strategy. This newly created role reflects our commitment to enterprise growth and leadership continuity at the highest levels of the organization.

You will be responsible for designing and driving the highest levels of enterprise-wide succession planning, executive development, and talent risk mitigation in collaboration with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Agilent's Executive Leadership Team. This role will influence the direction of Agilent's executive talent strategy, adding structure and discipline to succession processes, and delivering measurable outcomes that ensure the strength, readiness, and continuity of our CEO Staff and future C-suite leadership pipeline.

You will lead work to define "what good looks like" in an Agilent executive -building on our established leadership expectations and Talent Philosophy to clarify and define the leadership attributes, mindsets, behaviors and capabilities required to thrive in our evolving business and embedding these into all executive talent practices.

Key responsibilities

• Work with VP Talent Management to design enterprise leadership planning for CEO Staff and other critical roles, partnering closely with Senior HR Business Partners and Leaders.
• Build and manage a dynamic pipeline of future C-suite leaders through targeted development, exposure, and mobility strategies.
• Design and oversee bespoke executive development programs, including coaching, mentoring, and targeted experiences.
• Facilitate executive talent reviews and succession discussions with senior leaders, HRBPs and the CEO (as appropriate).
• Define and embed a clear, enterprise-wide view of "what good looks like" for leadership at Agilent, ensuring alignment with business strategy and culture.
• Partner with HRBPs and Talent Partners to ensure integration of executive talent objectives into broader talent strategies and programs - driving consistency.
• In collaboration with HRBPs, influence senior stakeholders to align on priorities, secure accountability, and embed talent and succession planning into business rhythm.
• Lead and inspire Enterprise Talent team of around four talent professionals responsible for driving enterprise-wide performance enablement, leadership development, and high-potential talent acceleration.
• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and oversight to team to ensure alignment with Agilent's executive talent strategy and business priorities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team, enabling the design and execution of impactful talent solutions that build future-ready capabilities.
• Use data and insights to assess bench strength, identify gaps, and inform strategic talent decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in executive talent management, succession planning, or leadership development.

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree or equivalent in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, or Business strongly preferred.

• Proven track record of working with C-suite leaders on succession and development strategies.

• Demonstrated experience leading a focused team to deliver strategic talent and people outcomes.

• Proven ability to set direction, drive accountability, and achieve measurable impact aligned with enterprise talent priorities.

• Deep expertise in leadership assessment, executive coaching, and high-potential development.

• Experience in a global, matrixed organization with exposure to enterprise-level talent planning.

• Strong understanding of organizational strategy, business acumen, and workforce planning.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Impact: Shapes and delivers executive talent strategies that directly support enterprise growth and leadership continuity.
• Executive Influence: Builds trust and alignment with senior leaders and HRBPs to drive succession and development outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Brings structure, discipline, and governance to succession planning, executive development processes and critical talent practices.
• Data-Driven Insight: Uses analytics to assess bench strength, identify gaps, and inform high-stakes talent decisions.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least October 8, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $205,920.00 - $321,750.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

HR