Associate Director, US HR Project & Planning Lead

Galderma • Boston, MA

1d • $180,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else. At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our 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 HR Project Management Office (PMO) is where strategy meets execution for Galderma’s U.S. and R&D organizations. Our team blends deep project and program management expertise with strong HR and business acumen to deliver high-impact, people-centric initiatives that support scientific innovation, operational excellence, and business growth. We thrive on collaboration, simplification, and disciplined execution—turning complex, cross-functional initiatives into scalable, sustainable outcomes. We are passionate about delivering projects that drive transformation, strengthen culture, and enhance the employee experience . Creating value and making a meaningful impact are at the core of everything we do. Why this role matters: Opportunity to shape and deliver HR strategy across the U.S. and Global R&D organizations High-visibility role with exposure to senior and executive leadership Culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement The Role The Associate Director, HR Projects & Planning (U.S. & R&D HR) is a strategic and results-driven leader responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex HR initiatives supporting Galderma’s U.S. business and global R&D organization. This role partners closely with U.S. and R&D HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), and cross-functional stakeholders (IT, Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure disciplined execution, strong governance, and measurable business impact. Over time, this role will build and lead a high-performing HR Project Management capability , embedding best-in-class PMO practices across the U.S. and R&D HR landscape while remaining tightly aligned with global HR priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or other related field highly desired.
• 10+ years of experience leading global, enterprise-scale projects or programs , ideally within: HR PMO environments Organizational or R&D transformation M&A employee integration Complex, matrixed organizations
• Deep expertise in program governance, portfolio management, and project management methodologies .
• Strong understanding of HR processes and operating models, ideally including R&D or scientific organizations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Systems & Tools Experience with Workday , ServiceNow , and Microsoft Office.
• Strong proficiency with project management and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification (preferred, not required).
• Experience working within HR Business Partner and COE models.
• Exposure to fast-paced, growth-oriented, or transformation-driven environments

Responsibilities

• Program & Project Leadership (U.S. & R&D HR)
• Governance, Risk & Executive Reporting
• Cross-Functional & COE Collaboration
• Organizational Change & Adoption
• Continuous Improvement & PMO Evolution

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, we provide an opportunity to participate in an annual short-term incentive program that is based on corporate performance with a multiplier focused on individual performance.
• We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules and more.

What This Job Offers

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