Associate Director, US HR Project & Planning Lead

Overview

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare 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 are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee. We actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world.

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.

• Program & Project Leadership (U.S. & R&D HR)
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic HR initiatives, including:
• Organizational design and restructuring across U.S. and R&D functions
• Workforce planning, headcount optimization, and operating model evolution
• Talent, capability, and leadership initiatives supporting scientific and commercial growth
• R&D transformation initiatives, including scaling, governance, and capability build
• M&A-related people integration and complex change programs
• Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business and R&D priorities.
• Translate HR strategy into executable roadmaps with clear milestones, ownership, and outcomes.
• Governance, Risk & Executive Reporting
• Establish and maintain robust PMO governance frameworks across U.S. and R&D HR portfolios.
• Own portfolio management, risk management, escalation, and prioritization processes.
• Develop standardized methodologies, templates, and reporting.
• Provide clear, data-driven updates to HR leadership and executive stakeholders, including progress, risks, and value realization.
• Cross-Functional & COE Collaboration
• Partner with U.S. and R&D HR Business Partners to assess organizational needs and prioritize initiatives.
• Serve as the connective tissue between HRBPs and HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, People Analytics).
• Collaborate closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations to deliver integrated solutions.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to drive clarity, alignment, and execution.
• Organizational Change & Adoption
• Lead and embed change management strategies across U.S. and R&D HR initiatives.
• Ensure change impacts are assessed, communicated, and managed effectively.
• Drive sustainable adoption of new structures, processes, and ways of working.
• Balance speed of execution with employee experience and business continuity.
• Continuous Improvement & PMO Evolution
• Continuously evolve PMO practices to reflect best-in-class methodologies, tools, and delivery models.
• Identify inefficiencies across U.S. and R&D HR operations and implement scalable solutions.
• Leverage HR data, metrics, and employee feedback to inform prioritization and measure impact.
• Champion a results-based management culture focused on value creation.

• 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…