Pharma Global Quality Project Manager (12 months contract)

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 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.

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.

Job Title: Pharma Global Quality Project Manager (12 months contract)

Location: Krakow Poland Hybrid: 3 days/week onsite

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile global Quality Management System (QMS) transformation from the ground up.

As Global Quality Project Manager you will own a multi-year enterprise-wide programme focused on simplifying harmonising and modernising Quality processes across regions sites and functions. Youll sit at the centre of a complex regulated environment driving meaningful change that improves efficiency strengthens compliance and enables long-term scalability.

This role offers significant visibility influence and impact. Youll work with senior global stakeholders lead cross-functional teams and play a key role in shaping how Quality operates globally for years to come.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end global QMS transformation roadmap from current-state assessment through design rollout and long-term adoption

• Drive simplification and harmonisation of Quality processes documentation and systems across regions and sites

• Ensure alignment of the future-state QMS with ISO standards GxP principles and regulatory expectations

• Plan and manage programme scope milestones risks governance dependencies and budget

• Conduct maturity assessments process mapping gap analyses and architecture reviews

• Coordinate and influence cross-functional cross-regional teams including Quality IT/Digital Manufacturing R&D and external partners

• Lead structured change management activities including stakeholder engagement communications training and change readiness

• Oversee process redesign documentation reduction workflow optimisation and technology enablement

• Support global site rollouts to ensure solutions are scalable consistent and practical to implement

• Define track and report KPIs to monitor progress risks and business impact

• Provide clear transparent reporting to senior leadership and programme sponsors

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Science Engineering Quality Regulatory or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

• 10 years experience in project or programme management within Quality Regulatory Manufacturing Operations or R&D

• Proven experience leading large-scale global transformation programmes ideally in regulated industries (pharma biotech medical devices cosmetics etc.)

• Strong knowledge of QMS frameworks ISO standards GxP requirements and Quality processes

• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex systems and drive adoption across global organisations

• Experience working with digital Quality tools and platforms (eDMS TrackWise reporting/analytics tools collaboration platforms)

• Project management or continuous improvement certification (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 Lean Six Sigma) is an advantage

• Fluent English (additional languages are a plus)

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 and brand new IT hub

• 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.