With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that spans the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermo-cosmetics, 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. Because we understand that the skin we’re in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
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.
Further supporting our growth and innovation momentum, we are establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy new capabilities to effectively support its global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, Galderma’s Global Capability Center offers numerous possibilities for professional development such as exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities.
Job Title: Global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Program Leader
Location: Barcelona, Hybrid 3x a week in office
Galderma promotes sustainable operations and management practices and is dedicated to advancing environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. We are seeking a Global ESG Program Leader to manage our ESG objectives and initiatives across our global organization.
In this highly visible role, you will work with senior management, employees, customers, vendors, and shareholders to deliver on Galderma’s ESG and sustainability roadmap. The role requires a deep understanding of the current evolving ESG landscape and associated best practices in the consumer and pharmaceutical industries, as well as an ability to work within a global corporate environment with multiple cross-functional stakeholders to ensure appropriate goals, metric and performance measures are enhanced and delivered.
Key Tasks
Drive continued development and refinement of Galderma’s ESG roadmap, including:
Monitor evolving ESG regulatory landscape to derive key implications for Galderma’s ESG roadmap.
Monitor evolutions in stakeholders’ expectations and distill outputs and pragmatic recommendations for inclusion in Galderma’s ESG framework and roadmap.
Run Galderma’s ESG governance working closely with the Head of Strategy, IR and ESG by preparing, and acting as secretary for, ESG Council meetings (Executive-level decision body affiliated to Galderma’s Executive Committee) and ESG Board updates, including liaising with global functional leaders to define and report on status of key ESG initiatives.
Coordinate the delivery of Galderma’s ESG roadmap by monitoring performance across functions, working closely with global functional leaders to run analysis and identifying corrective actions as needed and coordinating cross-functional efforts.
Drive and coordinate step-change ESG initiatives, collaborate and influence other colleagues on ESG topics, driving the ESG agenda throughout the organization in the context of the overall corporate strategy and priorities.
Further develop robust ESG data collection processes to ensure storing of all relevant information, regular tracking of ESG performance and validation of ESG performance.
Orchestrate communication around Galderma’s public ESG position and response to solicited and unsolicited ESG ratings by external agencies.
Skills & Qualifications
Extensive project/program management experience in strategic projects. Experience in MBB or big 4 accounting firms a plus.
Degree in Business, ESG, CSR, environmental sustainability; MBA or equivalent on-the-job experience
Strong knowledge of sustainability and ESG topics, incl. evolving regulatory landscape, ESG related certifications, (ESG) rating agencies practices and investors/civil society expectations
Pharma and/or FMCG company experience a plus
High proficiency in English – both written and oral
What we offer in return
You will have full ownership (strategy setting and implementation) for Galderma’s ESG program at a global level.
You will be highly visible to senior leadership across the global Galderma organization.
You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.
You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package
Next Steps
Please send your CV in English
If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team
Our people make a difference
At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.
