Associate Director, Commercial Strategy and Operations

Galderma • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Associate Director will lead high-impact strategic and project management initiatives across Alastin, translating business priorities into action plans and measurable results. The role assesses operations, identifies opportunities for growth and efficiency, and mobilizes cross-functional teams to execute priorities with discipline and speed. It serves as a bridge between strategy and execution, combining project leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement to deliver business impact.

The position partners with senior leaders to identify, prioritize, and address complex enterprise challenges. It also provides opportunities to apply strategic and operational expertise, develop leadership capabilities, and contribute to Galderma’s ambition to advance dermatology and medical-grade skincare.

The role involves standard office activities, including extended computer use and participation in virtual and in-person meetings. Occasional travel may be required depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. The listed duties may be modified as business needs change.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 8 years of experience leading strategic and operational improvement programs.
• Significant exposure to the skincare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or dermatology industry.
• Track record of leading high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Advanced expertise using data analytics tools and AI platforms to generate business insights and support strategic decisions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex, matrixed environment and navigate competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to influence senior leaders and secure executive buy-in.
• Advanced project-management expertise, including enterprise-level transformation initiatives.
• Strategic mindset and ability to connect tactical execution with broader organizational objectives.
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts clearly and persuasively at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success using artificial intelligence to transform business processes and create competitive advantage.
• Ability to perform standard office activities, including extended computer use and participation in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Eligible to work in the United States; work authorization sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience at a top-tier strategic consulting firm such as McKinsey, BCG, or Bain.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic and performance-improvement projects across Alastin, applying operational excellence principles.
• Partner with Director- and VP-level stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and solve critical business challenges through structured problem-solving and project management.
• Analyze operations, systems, and processes to diagnose root causes and identify high-value transformation opportunities.
• Prepare executive-level communication materials for cross-enterprise updates.
• Direct cross-functional teams across business technology, marketing, sales, commercial excellence, operations, and other stakeholder groups to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Develop and manage project plans with clear goals, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Build business cases to secure executive buy-in and investment, aligning proposals with organizational strategy and value creation.
• Use intellectual curiosity and hypothesis-driven problem-solving to turn ambiguous challenges into structured solutions.
• Provide thought leadership across multiple concurrent strategic initiatives while balancing priorities and maintaining quality.
• Lead matrix teams through complex change initiatives, providing direction, removing barriers, and fostering accountability.
• Keep senior leadership informed about project impact and proactively address emerging business needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director