National Key Thought Leader Engagement - Marketing

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 Opportunity

The National Thought Leader Engagement, Marketing is Responsible for developing and executing the U.S. Aesthetics Injectables Thought Leader engagement strategy to strengthen partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), emerging leaders, speakers, advocates, and influential customer sites. This role serves as a critical liaison between external thought leaders and internal cross-functional teams, partnering closely with Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and global stakeholders to align engagement strategies with business objectives, portfolio priorities, and upcoming product launches.

The position oversees strategic customer relationships, fosters long-term KOL development, and ensures the effective exchange of scientific, clinical, and market insights that inform organizational decision-making. By cultivating trusted partnerships, triage stakeholder needs, and connecting thought leaders with appropriate internal resources, this position drives innovation, accelerates knowledge sharing, and enhances customer engagement across all products and customer segments while maintaining the highest standards of legal, regulatory, and compliance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive National Thought Leader Engagement strategy aligned with brand priorities, commercial objectives, and product launch plans

• Identify, segment, and cultivate relationships with national, regional, and emerging KOLs and design initiatives to engage at each level while building a diverse thought leader network.

• Serve as the primary commercial lead for thought leader engagement activities, ensuring alignment across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Professional Education and other cross-functional stakeholders.

• Partner with Marketing on the planning and execution of advisory boards, assist in recommending advisor selection, contracting, communications, onsite support and post event debriefs.

• Develop and execute national congress engagement strategies, act as the liaison between Galderma and society organizations, orchestrate meetings between leadership and Thought Leaders/customers, lead symposium and in-booth efforts with GAIN faculty.

• Partner with Director of GAIN Business in developing practice growth tools

• Lead quarterly business reviews, engagement debriefs, and executive reporting to communicate outcomes, key insights, opportunities, and recommendations.

• Develop and manage thought leader engagement metrics, dashboards, and balanced scorecards to evaluate influence, engagement quality, and business impact.

• Ensure alignment of thought leader requests and opportunities with appropriate internal resources, facilitating timely responses and strengthening external partnerships.

• Maintain accurate engagement documentation and customer profiling through approved CRM and business intelligence systems.

• Champion compliance and ethical engagement practices in accordance with all company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements

• Leverage tools to capture and maintain updated account profiling and engagements, meetings, objectives and next action that will drive business needs.

• Monitor, analyze and interpret latest trends in the market, competition and product performance; communicate insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and brand leads

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in aesthetics and/or pharmaceutical industry. Sales experience preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability in developing effective strategic relationships required

• Congenial, diplomatic, exhibits patience, and able to interact well with internal and external customers

• Launch experience preferred

• Cross-functional experience with a proven track record of collaboration and coordination with key internal and external stakeholders

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills: ability to articulate a point of view succinctly and effectively to senior leaders and external customers

• Comprehensive analytical/strategic thinking skills; demonstrated ability to utilize data in fact-based decision-making (data to insights, to action).

• Ability and confidence to work effectively and with a sense of urgency across a global matrix enterprise, and to influence without authority

• Receptivity to feedback – welcomes & acts on feedback and displays humility.

• Navigates ambiguity – positively & proactively reacts to and manages ambiguous or unclear situations.

• Adaptability, resilience and tenacity and ability to quickly pivot

• Availability to travel >65% time

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This role requires the ability to perform standard office activities, including extended periods of computer use, participation in virtual and in-person meetings, and collaboration across teams. Depending on business needs, occasional travel may be required. Work environments and physical requirements may vary based on the requirements of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be modified, added, or removed as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this role is $160,000-$180,000 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role. Where pay falls withing the range may vary based on many factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, skills, experience, education, certifications, location and applicable geographic pay zones, market conditions, internal equity and business considerations. Compensation decisions are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and the totality of relevant factors.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Galderma offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including 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.

Work Authorization

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

What We Offer
At Galderma, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to advancing dermatology and improving patient outcomes worldwide. We offer competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, along with meaningful opportunities for growth, development, and collaboration in an inclusive and innovative environment.

Next Steps

• 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 

Don't meet every single requirement? At Galderma, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply anyway!

If you are considering employment at Galderma, review our job postings at www.galderma.com/us/careers. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers and individuals falsely claiming to represent our Human Resources department. Our company will never request or offer payment, personal financial information, or sensitive data (such as Social Security numbers or bank details) during the early stages of recruitment. All legitimate communications from our HR team will come from official company email domains and follow our established hiring process.