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Director, HCP Marketing - US Aesthetics

Galderma

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Director
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. We understand that the skin shapes our lives, and we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. We focus on results, learning, positive energy, teamwork, collaboration, and doing meaningful work for consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals. We promote diversity, respect dignity, privacy, and personal rights, and aim to become the leading dermatology company in the world, offering employees challenging experiences and impactful roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive product launch plans, including market research plans, timelines, milestones, and budgets.
  • Own the end-to-end HCP marketing strategy for launch: positioning, messaging, and promotional mix.
  • Define launch objectives and ensure launch readiness for successful go-to-market strategies.
  • Monitor and report on launch progress, including tracking of KPIs, identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure best practices are integrated into the U.S. launch plan.
  • Lead the strategic direction, design, execution, and performance measurement of HCP focused marketing strategies and tactics to achieve brand objectives for the US Aesthetics franchise.
  • Oversee the brand planning process, from situational analysis through executive leadership review, ensuring effective and timely development of strategies that enable the brand's launch and growth.
  • Deliver strategic and operational commercial plans that reflect core brand positioning, messaging, and campaigns supporting new market/channel development, sales integration, and ROI analysis.
  • Make informed decisions on P&L, revenue, and investment; analyze and challenge forecast assumptions, and support launch and lifecycle management plans.
  • Guide test market pilots and evaluate the rollout of new programs based on data-driven findings and business priorities.
  • Cultivate positive relationships within the Commercial team and with external leaders and partners to improve brand strategy and implementation.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance functions to ensure promotional planning and execution adhere to all guidelines and standards.
  • Drive a diverse, collaborative, and agile culture within the marketing team and cross-functional interfaces.
  • Collaborate with external agencies to create compelling promotional tactics, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and alignment with brand objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree is required; an advanced degree (MBA, MS) is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of relevant strategy and marketing experience in a highly matrixed organization.
  • Pharmaceutical/medical device industry experience required.
  • Relevant aesthetics/beauty experience highly preferred.
  • Product management experience required, with global marketing experience a plus.
  • Product launch experience in a US marketing organization required, including developing launch positioning, tactical plans, and leading cross-functional execution efforts.
  • Proven experience managing creative agencies, including developing creative briefs, timelines, and budgets with little supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior leadership.
  • Must be highly organized and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Travel estimated up to 30%.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with global marketing.
  • Experience in aesthetics/beauty industry.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (required).
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS) strongly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities, career advancement, and cross-training.
  • Work for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and values different perspectives.

Working at Galderma

At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you and people who are different. We value professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive environment where team members can thrive and excel. We promote diversity, inclusion, and respect for personal rights, aiming to create a culture that fosters innovation, speed, and authenticity.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 14, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceDirector

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About Galderma

Website

q-med.com

Location

Irvine, CA

Industry

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