Associate Director, Commercial Strategy and Operations

Galderma • Miami, FL

2d • $140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Associate Director will lead high-impact strategic and project management initiatives across Alastin, translating business priorities into clear action plans and measurable results. The role partners with senior leaders to assess operations, identify growth and efficiency opportunities, and mobilize cross-functional teams to execute with discipline and speed. It serves as a bridge between strategy and execution, combining project leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement to deliver key priorities. The position also offers the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities while driving measurable business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 8 years of experience leading strategic and operational improvement programs, with significant exposure to skincare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or dermatology.
• Proven track record leading high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Advanced expertise using data analytics tools and AI platforms to generate business insights and inform strategic decisions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex, matrix environment and navigate competing priorities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and secure executive buy-in.
• Advanced project management expertise and experience leading enterprise-level transformation initiatives.
• Strategic mindset and ability to connect tactical execution to broader organizational objectives.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including explaining complex concepts clearly and persuasively at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success using artificial intelligence to transform business processes and create competitive advantage.
• Eligibility to work in the United States; the role does not offer work-authorization sponsorship.

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 performance-improvement projects across Alastin, applying operational excellence principles and execution.
• Partner with Director- and VP-level stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and solve mission-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.
• Develop and manage project plans with clear goals, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Secure executive buy-in and investment through business cases aligned with organizational strategy and value creation.
• Apply intellectual curiosity and hypothesis-driven problem-solving to turn ambiguous challenges into structured solutions.
• Provide thought leadership across concurrent strategic initiatives while balancing competing priorities and maintaining quality.
• Lead matrix teams through change initiatives, providing direction, removing barriers, and fostering accountability.
• Communicate with senior leadership about project impact and 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, development, and collaboration

What This Job Offers

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