Senior Program Manager, Therapeutic Dermatology
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Management
Healthcare Management
Sr Mgr. Program Management
Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals.
Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.
Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.
At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
The OpportunityThe Sr Mgr. Program Management will provide program management leadership for complex and high-profile global drug development programs. This position is responsible for the operational efforts both internally and externally to drive the execution of the project teams. Reporting to the Head of Program Management for Therapeutic Dermatology, the Sr Mgr. Program Management will work closely with the Program Leader and cross-functional project team members to establish and maintain project plans and budgets, organize and lead project team meetings, foster communication and coordinate between functional groups across clinical, regulatory, quality, MS&T, medical, and commercial areas.
This position will be responsible for ensuring adequate resourcing to meet goals, identifying risks/mitigations, and providing project status updates to ensure that the project teams achieve key strategic objectives and ultimately succeed in delivering breakthrough therapies to our patients.
- Provide project and program-level support by preparing decision frameworks, scenario analyses, and recommendations for Program Leadership and senior management, enabling timely and informed decision-making
- Oversee and manage the effective coordination and facilitation of cross-functional team meetings or workshops from a program management perspective. Ensure team meetings have prepared agendas, allotted adequate time for presenters to prepare, and completed timely composition and issuance of meeting summaries/minutes.
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise program status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations for senior leadership, steering committees, and executive forums
- Develop and manage global, integrated cross-functional plans by:
- Identifying key deliverables for each function
- Understanding and outlining inter-dependencies
- Ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability
- Build project level budget and resource plan
- Monitoring progress and adherence to timelines
- Identifying project risk and issues and facilitating resolution
- Provide consolidated project and program budget oversight, including proactive identification of budget risks and mitigation strategies
- Support investment and resourcing decisions by assessing cost, risk, and timeline trade-offs and presenting options to management
- Proactively identify constraints, risks, and conflicts that could impact the project schedule and work with team members and management to develop appropriate solutions.
- Coordinate activities with external business partners, where applicable; contribute to achieving partnership contract deliverables
- Contribute to team effectiveness; facilitate resolution of team dynamic issues
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business or related field, required
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences or related industry
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a drug development Project Management role either supporting a Development function (e.g. Clinical Operations or Regulatory Affairs) or Clinical Development Project sub-teams
- Drug Development knowledge with a good understanding of other functions relevant to the position which may include:
Research, Pre-Clinical, Clinical, Manufacturing & Operations, Commercial, and Regulatory - Medical device knowledge is highly desirable
- Experience with NDA/BLA/MAA filings highly desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills,…
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