Product Research Lead Cetaphil and OTC brands

Galderma is the emerging pureplay dermatology category leader present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative sciencebased portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fastgrowing 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 bodys 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.

Further supporting our growth and innovation momentum we are establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy new capabilities to effectively support its global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona Galdermas Global Capability Center offers numerous possibilities for professional development such as exposure to global and crossfunctional projects and access to global career opportunities.

Job Title: Product Research Lead Cetaphil and OTC brands

Location: Barcelona Spain (hybrid)

Job Description

Its an exciting opportunity to join Galderma as Product Research Lead.

The role reports to the Global Head of Product Research.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify assess and drive forward key innovation opportunities. Lead the development of innovation strategy and pipeline by platform leveraging consumer technological and scientific insights competitor watch and integrating markets insights
• Participate to due diligence on licensing and business development opportunities when applicable
• Partner with global marketing and regions at ideation stage to make competitive assessments and develop the innovation briefs
• At feasibility and development stages drive the scientific concepts technologies ingredients and claims strategy at project level by collaborating with all the R&D functions procurement operations and marketing
• Oversight the development and implementation of the platforms innovation plan (formulae forms packaging clinical plan claims etc. Ensure that all relevant technical deliverables are successfully met
• Support the marketing and medical teams for the scientific communication (claims communication supports HCPs toolkits videos trainings to lead markets.
• Represent R&D team at platform and projects level for stage gate governance in the Brand Committee and Portfolio Committee meetings

Skills & Qualifications

• More than 5 years experience within cosmetics or OTC skincare franchise and products development in an international company (having formulation or products research experience will be preferred).
• Proven track record of designing developing and launching innovative cosmetics or OTC products in a FMCG/FMCH international company
• Good understanding of the cosmetic environment Strong consumer mindset Solid technical formulation skills
• Ability to work within multifunctional teams capacity to manage projects and coordinate teams in complex environments capacity to challenge and influence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels within the organization strong technical writing capability

What we offer in return

• You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.
• You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package.
• You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture.
• You will participate in feedback loops during which a personalized career path will be established.
• You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability.

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma youll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism collaboration and a friendly supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.