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Assistant Director - Talent & Organizational Development

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Durham
300 West Morgan Street (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. General Description of the Job Class The Assistant Director of Talent and Organizational Development supports the execution and implementation of the initiatives designed to advance the Talent and Organizational Development Strategy across Duke University Health System. As the department expands, this role will lead a team of Talent Development professionals committed to driving talent and organizational development processes throughout the organization to include team member engagement, retention, succession planning, leadership pipeline development, change management and other initiatives that facilitate the achievement of business objectives. The Assistant Director is responsible for implementing strategies and initiatives that develop and accelerate the Talent and Organizational Development Strategy. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level Execute the talent development strategy including succession planning and high potential identification; includes the facilitation of talent reviews, identifying areas of improvement, supporting business leaders in interpretation and presentation of talent calibration data, etc. Support the integration, communication and implementation of the leadership competency model to ensure it serves as an effective foundation for leadership development programs, succession planning, performance management, etc. Consult with business leaders, HR Operations and other stakeholders as needed to diagnose organizational issues and determine appropriate solutions to enable improved team and individual effectiveness. Utilize various organizational and individual assessments including culture surveys, leadership reviews, 360 assessments etc to identify leadership and organizational capability gaps. Provide support to enterprise advisory partners to build a shared future vision for talent development, co-create programs linked to strategic objectives and enable leaders to perform at the highest levels. Partner with internal stakeholders to identify best practices including coaching and technologies to support the achievement of learning objectives. Measure and regularly assess the quality and effectiveness of talent and organizational development initiatives. Support administrative activities related to the department. Ensure effective utilization of resources (materials, vendors, and people). Work collaboratively with Director, Talent and Organizational Development, AVP, Talent Development, HR Business Partners and Operational leaders. Required Qualifications at this Level Education Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred. Experience 5 years of work experience in talent development or human resources required. Health system, hospital, or Academic Medical Center experience preferred. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Professional HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) or assessments e.g. Hogan preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in human resources Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.