Senior Director, U.S. Capital Project – Injectable Aesthetics

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.

The Opportunity

To support Galdermas continued growth and leadership in Injectable Aesthetics we are undertaking a major greenfield capital investment that will become the sole manufacturing supply site for the USA Injectable Aesthetics market. This strategically critical facility will incorporate state-of-the-art manufacturing utilities and quality systems compliant with global regulatory expectations.

To deliver this investment Galderma is seeking an experienced Senior Director U.S. Capital Project Injectable Aesthetics to provide endtoend leadership of the project from concept development through commissioning and qualification of facilities utilities and manufacturing equipment. This role is pivotal to ensuring the project meets its objectives for safety quality schedule cost and longterm operational readiness.

This role will report directly to the Site Director with a strong functional reporting relationship to the Head of Engineering Global Operations and will act as the single point of accountability for execution of the capital program.

Key Responsibilities

Overall Project Leadership

• Provide full lifecycle ownership of the greenfield capital investment acting as the single accountable leader for the end-to-end investment outcomes.

• Establish and lead the integrated project organization comprising internal stakeholders and external partners (EPCM OEMs consultants contractors).

• Ensure alignment between project objectives site strategy and Global Operations Engineering standards.

Project Definition & Design

• Lead concept development and option evaluations to support investment decisions.

• Own development and approval of the Basis of Design (BoD) and User Requirement Specifications (URS) for facilities utilities and manufacturing systems.

• Ensure design compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA EU GMP Annex 1) Galderma global engineering standards and lifecycle cost principles.

• Drive value engineering while maintaining uncompromised quality safety and compliance.

• Ensure structural and organizational alignment to Standard Structure principles across Galderma network.

Execution Procurement & Construction

• Lead Detailed Design procurement strategy and contracting for EPCM services OEM equipment and construction packages.

• Establish and manage the project execution plan cost control schedule baseline and change management processes.

• Ensure robust EHS leadership throughout construction and installation activities.

• Oversee construction activities through mechanical completion ensuring readiness for commissioning.

Commissioning Qualification & Handover

• Lead commissioning and qualification strategy and execution for:

  • Facilities and cleanrooms

  • Process and clean utilities

  • Manufacturing and packaging equipment

• Ensure successful delivery through to qualified compliant and operable systems ready for Tech Transfer and commercial manufacturing.

• Drive structured handover to future Site Operations Engineering Quality and Supply Chain functions with complete documentation and trained personnel.

Governance Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Establish risk-based project governance aligned with Global Operations and corporate investment frameworks.

• Proactively identify assess and mitigate project risks related to schedule cost quality and regulatory compliance.

• Provide transparent reporting to the Site Director Global Operations Engineering and executive steering committees.

• Act as a senior stakeholder interface with regulators auditors and corporate leadership and other internal/external stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience delivering major pharmaceutical or biotech capital projects including greenfield facilities with demonstrated successful delivery of at least two fully commissioned facilities.

• Proven track record of leading projects >$200M through design construction commissioning and qualification.

• Strong expertise in aseptic / sterile injectable manufacturing facilities utilities and GMP compliance.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical Electrical or similar) required; Masters Degree preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership in matrixed multi-stakeholder environments with global interfaces.

• Deep understanding of capital project execution methodologies (e.g. FEL stagegate governance riskbased C&Q).

• Exceptional project leadership with the ability to set direction drive execution and resolve complexity.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets contracts and cost controls at scale.

• Highly credible communicator capable of engaging effectively with C-Level executive leadership regulators technical experts and external stakeholders.

• Decisive and resilient leader comfortable operating under pressure and with high organizational visibility.

• Committed to safety quality and compliance as nonnegotiable fundamentals of project delivery.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This role requires the ability to perform standard office activities including extended periods of computer use participation in virtual and in-person meetings and collaboration across teams. Depending on business needs occasional travel may be required. Work environments and physical requirements may vary based on the requirements of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be modified added or removed as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.

Compensation

The salary range may vary based on many factors including but not limited to job responsibilities skills experience education certifications location and applicable geographic pay zones market conditions internal equity and business considerations. Compensation decisions are made based on an assessment of the candidates qualifications and the totality of relevant factors.

In addition to base salary this role is eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Galderma offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) plan with employer match paid time off and other benefits subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Work Authorization

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

What We Offer
At Galderma youll be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to advancing dermatology and improving patient outcomes worldwide. We offer competitive compensation annual incentive opportunities and comprehensive benefits along with meaningful opportunities for growth development and collaboration in an inclusive and innovative environment.

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

Dont meet every single requirement At Galderma we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and innovative workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply anyway!

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