Global Head of Technology Transfer

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.

Job Title: Global Head of Technology Transfer

Location: Zug, Switzerland (hybrid)

Job Description

To fuel and sustain the growth, we are seeking a Global Head of Product Technology Transfers (TT) who will be responsible for leading and guiding the global activities regarding new product implementation into manufacturing sites as well within commercial manufacturing sites.

The Global Head of Technology Transfer will be responsible for leading and guiding the TT activities within Galderma manufacturing sites and also CMO business. The global head will act as business process owner for TT (business process, tools, deliverables) and is in charge leading a matrix organization of tech transfer leads in each manufacturing sites to ensure that appropriate level of leadership, oversight, communication and stage gates are applied across all modalities (Consumer health, aesthetics, pharma)

Key Responsibilities

This position leads as matrix leader a team of Tech Transfer Leads located at different sites (receiving sites), evaluates, and plans overall TT schedule, general TT resources in closed alignment with Leadership Team Provide global technical and business leadership for the technology transfers (TT) of new product introduction into the manufacturing facilities or transfer of existing commercial manufacturing processes across sites. Defines and owns the business process for TT, deliverables, tools, and standards used across all sites and teams to track progress, reporting of risk and stakeholder management. Member of the MS&T Leadership Team and will need to operate at an enterprise level on behalf of the MS&T organization. Organize and holds Stage Gate Reviews for TT, tracks critical performance indicators for TT. Develops together with Technical Platform Leads the overall technology transfer strategy, seeks stakeholder and leadership endorsement. Provides facility fit assessment into as requested and works with TT Leads and Site Platform SMEs in the MS&T local team to execute facility fit assessments as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in a related scientific discipline such as chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or pharmaceutical engineering or biotechnology.
• Technical Expert with extensive experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices industry in related areas of process technology scale up, transfer, validation of new products and/or existing products for expansion as previous subject matter expert (Scientists/Engineer) or tech transfer lead.
• A minimum 2-5 years of experience as Project Manager or Matrix Leader of a cross functional team with people leadership experience (Direct/indirect as matrix leader)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English
• If you have Project Management/PMP certification, it would be a plus:

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What we offer in return

• 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.
• You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture.
• You will participate in feedback loops, during which a personalized career path will be established.
• You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability.

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.

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.