Manager, Compliance Programs & Operations in London

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 body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals.

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.

Location: Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid) OR London, UK (Hybrid)

Your mission: As a key member of Galderma’s Global Ethics & Compliance team, the Manager, Compliance Programs & Operations will play a critical role in shaping, executing and continuously improving global compliance operations and strategic initiatives. The role sits within a lean and highly collaborative global team and combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. The successful candidate will help translate strategic priorities into scalable operational solutions, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and contribute to the development of sustainable and efficient compliance operating models across the organization.

This is a highly visible global role requiring strong healthcare compliance expertise, high stakeholder management and effective communication skills and the ability to independently structure and drive operational and strategic initiatives in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. Based in Barcelona, Spain, you will report to the Lead, Compliance Operations, based in Switzerland.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Programs & Initiatives: Lead and support the delivery of global compliance initiatives (e.g., development and deployment of training programs; drafting and updating of policies and related documents, including driving rollouts thereof; drive HCP end‑to‑end compliance; support governance improvements).
• Translate strategic priorities into structured workstreams and execution plans.
• Drive coordination across multiple stakeholders and regions.

• Tools & Systems: Support the development and evolution of key compliance tools and platforms.
• Define and implement operational processes supporting tool usage.
• Act as interface between business, Compliance and technical stakeholders.

• Operational Excellence: Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization and automation.
• Support the development of scalable and efficient operating models.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Compliance & Privacy Operations.

• Reporting & Governance: Support the development of reporting frameworks and dashboards.
• Prepare structured inputs for leadership reporting.
• Ensure consistency and quality of data and outputs.

Your profile:

• Extensive experience within healthcare/pharmaceutical compliance in international matrix organizations.
• Proficiency in English (written and oral).
• Very strong stakeholder management, communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong combination of strategic thinking and hands‑on execution capabilities.
• Very strong project and program management skills.
• Ability to independently drive initiatives and operate with high autonomy.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate complex organizational environments.
• Solution‑oriented mindset with adaptability in fast‑paced and evolving environments.

What We Offer In Return:

• A highly collaborative and international work environment.
• Opportunity to shape and influence the evolution of a global compliance program.
• Exposure to strategic global initiatives and senior stakeholders.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus structure and extended benefits.
• Hybrid working environment based in Barcelona.
• A culture focused on ownership, accountability and continuous development.
• An organization that values diversity, inclusion and different perspectives.

Next Steps: If your profile matches our requirements, the process will include: initial virtual conversation with Talent Acquisition, virtual interview with the Hiring Manager, interviews with key stakeholders and team members, case study presentation focused on real compliance operational scenarios.

Our people make a difference. At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you — and people who are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration and a supportive environment allow our people to thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact every day.