Head of Alastin UK&I

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Galderma is an emerging pure‑play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries, delivering an innovative science‑based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services across Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since 1981, we focus on the skin to meet consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes.

Job Title: Head of Alastin UK & Ireland

Location: London, UK

Core Mission

Define brand & sales strategies whilst providing leadership to the sales and marketing team. Ensure winning commercial propositions and financial control for the NNS, Sell Out and Variable Marketing. Through high‑level analysis, insight and strategic vision, enable Galderma and its partners to identify and exploit business opportunities, supporting the company’s strategic objectives to grow current business and develop new business across the different Galderma brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to and lead implementation of Sales & Marketing Management plans and manage activities concerning business development, product/band, in line with business and financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies.
• Responsible for the marketing and sales team focusing on developing their skills, implementing a growth mind‑set and securing retention.
• Prepare Sales & Marketing plans and policies to evaluate, measure, and manage the product/brand P&L (e.g., budgeting, expenditures, profitability, return‑on‑investment).
• Execute Sales & Marketing plans and policies related to planning, developing, and delivering the marketing strategy for products and their brands.
• Prioritize and coordinate sales & business development activities, including the development of alliance/channel/network partnerships.
• Understand and analyze ongoing Sales & Marketing processes to ensure product/brand sales volumes and profit targets are met.
• Develop and formulate plans to implement brand activities to expand brand presence within brand‑approved quality standards.
• Establish and maintain potential relationships with all stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Work in partnership with global brand team to implement global strategy and activities.

Differentiator

• A highly experienced manager who is accountable for a specific area within a nominated job family at Global/Regional level or may lead the job family at country level.
• Responsible for short to mid‑term (1‑3 years) execution of functional strategy and operational direction.
• Problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis, solved based on functional knowledge and methodologies.

Management Responsibility

• Manage a department that includes multiple experienced managers, professionals and/or other Team Leaders and Managers.
• Execute short to mid‑term operational plans for optimizing the organization and hiring new talent when needed.
• Have budget accountability for own job family/area and/or manage elements of the budget.

Stakeholders

• Communicate and influence senior business leaders outside of own job area to accept practices and approaches.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with senior business leaders across Galderma.
• Cooperate with and coordinate activities with external service providers, may lead negotiations.

Experience Level & Requirements

• 10+ years commercial experience in Sales and/or Brand management.
• A demonstrable record of success delivering key commercial KPIs.
• Successful track record of developing people and managing a team.
• Strong understanding of key business functions (Commercial, Finance, Technical, Supply Chain).
• Excellent UK Skincare, Beauty and/or Aesthetics market knowledge.
• Master\’s/Bachelor\’s Degree/PhD in Specialist areas.

Our people make a difference. At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you and those who are different. We value what every member brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos create an environment where people thrive and excel.