Executive Director, U.S. Medical Affairs - Prescription Dermatology

Galderma • Boston, MA

4d • $250,000 - $330,000

About The Position

The Executive Director, U.S. Medical Affairs, Prescription Dermatology, is the senior U.S. medical leader accountable for setting strategic direction and ensuring excellent execution for the Prescription Dermatology Medical Affairs franchise. The role leads U.S. medical strategy across the product lifecycle, integrating scientific, clinical, patient, and market insights to support appropriate product use and high-quality evidence generation.

As a member of the U.S. Medical Affairs leadership team, the Executive Director provides enterprise-level leadership across cross-functional partners, represents Medical Affairs in senior internal and external forums, and ensures activities are scientifically rigorous, patient-focused, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, approved labeling, and company policies. The role has significant people, budget, vendor, and operational accountability.

The position oversees U.S. Prescription Dermatology Medical Affairs functions, evidence-generation activities, scientific exchange and communications, safety and regulatory processes, and external scientific engagement. It also builds and develops the organization, manages its budget and resources, and represents Galderma with external experts and other stakeholders.

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 essential functions. The target base salary range is $250,000–$330,000 per year, with eligibility to participate in annual short-term and long-term incentive programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements. Galderma offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, and other benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms. This role does not offer work authorization sponsorship; external applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of progressive experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Medical Strategy, or related pharmaceutical or biotechnology functions.
• An advanced scientific or clinical degree is required; MD, PhD, or PharmD is preferred.
• Demonstrated senior-level leadership of U.S. Medical Affairs strategy, preferably including product launch and lifecycle management experience.
• Significant experience leading multifunctional medical organizations, including people leaders and senior professionals.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, evidence dissemination, and compliant scientific exchange.
• Proven ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders and lead complex cross-functional decisions.
• Demonstrated accountability for strategic planning, budget management, vendor governance, and operational execution.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, strategic judgment, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; the role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Deep expertise in dermatology, immunology, inflammation, or a closely related therapeutic area is strongly preferred.
• MD, PhD, or PharmD degree is preferred.
• Product launch and lifecycle management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the integrated U.S. Medical Affairs strategy and annual operating plan for Prescription Dermatology, aligned with global strategy, U.S. business priorities, patient needs, and the product lifecycle.
• Serve as the senior medical strategic partner to U.S. Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, R&D, Pharmacovigilance, and other cross-functional leaders.
• Shape medical strategy using knowledge of the therapeutic landscape, disease state, clinical practice, patient journey, evidence gaps, and stakeholder needs.
• Translate scientific and medical insights into recommendations for launch readiness, lifecycle management, evidence generation, and scientific communications.
• Represent U.S. Medical Affairs in senior leadership discussions, governance forums, external engagements, and cross-functional decision-making bodies.
• Oversee U.S. Prescription Dermatology Medical Affairs functions, including medical strategy, field medical, medical information and communications, patient relations and engagement, and training and capabilities.
• Lead development and execution of the U.S. evidence-generation plan, including clinical research, real-world evidence, investigator-sponsored research, publications, and other appropriate activities.
• Ensure medical plans and evidence-generation activities address unmet needs and align with the approved product profile, scientific standards, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee scientific exchange, medical education, medical information, publication planning, and external scientific engagement.
• Guide development and review of scientifically accurate, balanced, substantiated, and compliant medical and promotional materials with Legal, Regulatory, and Commercial partners.
• Ensure appropriate processes for scientific information distribution, documentation, labeling support, and promotional review.
• Provide senior medical leadership for safety surveillance, adverse-event reporting, and product complaint escalation with Pharmacovigilance and relevant partners.
• Support appropriate collection and communication of scientific insights from healthcare professionals, investigators, patient communities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure U.S. medical activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and relevant industry codes.
• Build, lead, develop, and retain a high-performing U.S. Prescription Dermatology Medical Affairs organization.
• Establish team goals, accountability, succession planning, and talent-development plans.
• Own the U.S. Prescription Dermatology Medical Affairs budget and resource plan, ensuring disciplined prioritization, appropriate controls, and delivery against strategic objectives.
• Oversee external agencies, vendors, research partners, and collaborators, including selection, governance, performance management, and contract-related input.
• Drive operational excellence through planning, metrics, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Represent Galderma as a senior scientific leader with external experts, professional societies, investigators, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure external engagements support legitimate scientific, educational, or business objectives and preserve healthcare professionals’ independent medical judgment.
• Strengthen Galderma’s scientific leadership and reputation in relevant therapeutic areas through compliant, evidence-based engagement.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Other benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms
• Eligibility to participate in annual short-term and long-term incentive programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

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