Associate Director, Business Operations, US Aesthetics

## Associate Director, Business Operations, US Aesthetics Apply locations:
Orange County time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR020106

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 Opportunity
** The Associate Director, Business Operations, US Aesthetics is a highly visible role that serves as a strategic and operational partner to the Aesthetics leadership team. This role supports strategic planning, project management, and operational execution across the Aesthetics portfolio, helping translate business priorities into clear plans, coordinated action, and measurable outcomes.

Working closely with senior leaders in sales, marketing, and cross functional groups, this individual will help drive key business initiatives, support executive communications, and improve the effectiveness of cross-functional ways of working. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, analytical capability, executive presence, and a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to execution.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Strategic planning and business operations:
*** Serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Aesthetics leadership team.
* Help translate leadership team priorities into actionable plans, clear milestones, and measurable outcomes.
* Support and coordinate strategic planning, operating plans, and portfolio management processes across the Aesthetics portfolio.
* Drive project management, follow-through, and cross-functional coordination for multiple concurrent strategic initiatives.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen organizational alignment.
* Help ensure initiatives remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
** Executive support and communications:
*** Develop executive presentations, business updates, strategic recommendations, and leadership communications.
* Provide analytical and presentation support for strategic storytelling, including leadership presentations, company-wide communications, offsites, speaker materials, and Board-related materials where applicable.
* Coordinate leadership team meetings, decision-making forums, action tracking, and follow-up.
* Plan and support regular leadership meetings and strategic offsites, including agenda development, materials preparation, and action follow-through.
** Cross-functional leadership and execution:
*** Coordinate cross-functional project teams and act as a liaison across Marketing and Sales.
* Support the Aesthetics leadership team across high-priority projects, business reviews, portfolio planning sessions, commercial launch readiness, and organizational change efforts.
* Coordinate go-to-market planning, messaging alignment, and commercial execution.
* Work cross-functionally to remove roadblocks, solve problems, and maintain momentum on key initiatives.
* Act as a positive culture leader, promoting collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and a team mindset.
** Qualifications
* ** Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, economics, or a related field required. Advanced degree is a plus.
* 8-12 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, commercial operations, marketing strategy, or a chief-of-staff-type role.
* Experience working closely with senior leadership and supporting high-priority, cross-functional initiatives.
* Demonstrated track record in strategy, operations, or marketing operations, ideally in a regulated or considered-purchase…