Executive Recruiter

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.

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.

The Executive Recruiter is a trusted advisor to senior leadership, responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment for executive and critical leadership roles. This role partners closely with C-suite executives, HR leadership, and business stakeholders to deliver best-in-class executive search outcomes aligned with business strategy, culture, and long-term succession planning. The ideal candidate brings deep executive search expertise, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a consultative, data-driven approach to identifying and closing top leadership talent.

• Lead end-to-end executive search for C-suite, SVP, VP, and other critical leadership roles across the organization.
• Partner with senior business leaders to define role scope, leadership competencies, success profiles, and hiring strategies.
• Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and talent mapping to inform executive hiring decisions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives and senior leaders throughout the search process.
• Build credibility and trust with stakeholders by delivering thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and disciplined search execution.
• Manage complex, confidential searches with discretion and professionalism.
• Proactively source and engage senior-level talent through targeted outreach, networking, and market research.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of executive candidates, including leadership capability, cultural alignment, and long-term potential.
• Present diverse, high-quality candidate slates aligned to both role requirements and organizational values.
• Own the executive hiring process from intake through offer acceptance, ensuring consistency, rigor, and compliance.
• Partner with TA Operations and HR teams to manage interview logistics, assessments, references, and offer processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting within the ATS and executive search tracking tools.
• Advise on compensation strategy in partnership with HR and Compensation teams.
• Lead offer negotiations, manage executive-level sensitivities, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Support onboarding and transition planning to set executives up for long-term success.
• Track and analyze executive recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, slate diversity, offer acceptance).
• Share external market trends, competitor intelligence, and leadership talent insights with TA and HR leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of executive recruiting processes and standards.

• 8–12+ years of executive recruiting or executive search experience (in-house and/or retained search firm).
• Demonstrated success recruiting…