Head of Finance Global Product Strategy and Innovation
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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: Head of Finance Global Product Strategy and Innovation
Location: London UK
Job Scope:
- Be a strategic finance leader partnering closely with GPS and R&D Leadership Teams
- Drive financial excellence across our innovation pipeline product launches strategic investments and operational spending
- Ensure optimal resource allocation financial discipline and value creation throughout the product lifecycle while aligning financial strategies with the Mid-Range Plan (MRP) and shareholder expectations
- Oversee business case development pipeline valuation post-launch performance tracking and financial governance for Innovation Steering Committees
- Work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders in GPS R&D Corporate Development and regional finance teams ensuring financial strategy aligns with both commercial and innovation priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
GPS Finance:
Act as the finance business partner to GPS leadership ensuring financial rigor in new product launches marketing investments and geographic/product prioritization
Own new product launch financials from pre-launch business case validation to post-launch performance tracking and ROI analysis
Ensure GPS product strategy aligns with the Mid-Range Plan (MRP) integrating geographic expansion and product prioritization decisions
Develop and implement Marketing Investment Effectiveness metrics to optimize spending and ROI
Oversee business case submissions for key governance committees
R&D & Business Development Finance
that maximize long-term value
Drive study efficiency and resource allocation ensuring R&D investments are optimized
for cost-effectiveness and impact
Support Business Development finance leading valuation models due diligence and
scenario planning for M&A licensing and partnerships
Provide financial guidance for prioritization of R&D investments and resource deployment
Business Case & Portfolio Management:
Transform the Innovation Business Case Process to establish controlled and efficient
business case sign-off procedures centralized repository management robust post-
launch performance tracking systems seamless MRP integration AI-driven process
automation opportunities
Ensure all approved business cases are integrated into financial planning cycles (MRP
LO)
Define revenue sensitivity models (commercial vs. technical) ensuring a realistic risk-
adjusted approach to forecasting
Required Experience:
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