Associate Director, Commercial Strategy and Operations

About Galderma Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to skin and advancing the future of dermatology. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of sophisticated brands and services across Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Through trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, we ensure to meet individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes.

Galderma

Advancing dermatology for every skin story

DermatologySkin healthAestheticsConsumer Careand Prescription

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galderma.com

5,001-10,000 employees

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Privately Held

570k LinkedIn followers

Raised $9.9B

• Lead initiatives that redefine the future of medical grade skincare. In the role, you will partner with senior leaders to identify, prioritize, and manage complex strategic challenges across our enterprise. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your elite consulting expertise, strategic vision, and operational excellence to drive measurable business impact—all while developing your leadership capabilities in an environment that rewards bold thinking and transformative execution.
• The Associate Director will lead high-impact strategic and project management initiatives across Alastin, translating business priorities into clear action plans and measurable results. This role will assess operations, uncover growth and efficiency opportunities, and mobilize cross-functional teams to execute with discipline and speed. Serving as a critical bridge between strategy and execution, the Associate Director will combine strong project leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement to deliver on key priorities.
• Lead complex, strategic performance improvement projects across Alastin, applying advanced operational excellence principles and execution
• Partner with Director and VP-level stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and solve mission-critical business challenges through structured problem-solving and project management
• Analyze operations, systems, and processes to diagnose root causes, synthesize, and identify high-value transformation opportunities
• Deliver executive level communication materials for cross enterprise updates
• Direct cross-functional teams spanning business technology, marketing, sales, commercial excellence, operations, and additional stakeholders to navigate competing priorities and deliver strategic outcomes
• Develop, manage, and evolve sophisticated project plans, establishing clear goals, critical milestones, strategic deliverables, and meaningful performance metrics
• Secure executive-level buy-in and investment through compelling business cases that align with organizational strategy and demonstrate tangible value creation
• Challenge status quo thinking through intellectual curiosity and hypothesis-driven problem-solving that transforms ambiguous challenges into structured solutions
• Provide thought leadership across multiple concurrent strategic initiatives, balancing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional quality standards
• Lead matrix teams through complex change initiatives, providing clear direction, removing barriers, and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
• Maintain close communication with senior leadership, providing strategic updates on project impact and proactively addressing emerging business needs

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• 8+ years of experience leading strategic and operational improvement programs, with significant exposure in skincare, pharmaceuticals, medical device, or dermatology industry
• Proven track record of leading high-impact strategic initiatives, preferably from experience at a top-tier strategic consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.)
• Advanced expertise in applying sophisticated data analytics tools and AI platforms to generate actionable business insights and drive strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex, matrix environment and navigate competing organizational priorities
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence senior leadership and secure executive buy-in
• Advanced project management expertise with experience leading enterprise-level transformation initiatives
• Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to connect tactical execution to broader organizational objectives
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and persuasively at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated success in leveraging artificial intelligence to transform business processes and create competitive advantage
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be modified, added, or removed as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.

• The target base salary range for this role is $140,000-$175,000 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role. Where pay falls withing the range may vary based on many factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, skills, experience, education, certifications, location and applicable geographic pay zones, market conditions, internal equity and business considerations. Compensation decisions are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and the totality of relevant factors.
• In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Galderma offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, and other benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
• At Galderma, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to advancing dermatology and improving patient outcomes worldwide. We offer competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, along with meaningful opportunities for growth, development, and collaboration in an inclusive and innovative environment.