Technical Platform Lead for Biologics and Injectables

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: Technical Platform Lead for Biologics and Injectables

Location: Zug, Switzerland (hybrid)

Job Description

The Technical Platform Lead – Biologics/Injectables and related devices is a senior position and has a leading role in providing technical leadership in the advancement of the Biologics/Injectables platform technologies within the MS&T (Manufacturing Science and Technology) organisation.

The role is responsible for the definition and execution of the platform technology strategies for MS&T, ensuring the necessary capabilities are in place or planned and aligned to the needs of the Galderma product pipeline and future ambitions.

The scope covers the key technology platforms required to support the biologics/ injectables product portfolio, covering GSC (Global Supply Chain) and linkages to internal and external manufacturing. The position will be a key part of the MS&T leadership team, with a requirement to interface with a number of senior leaders across the wider Galderma R&D/MS&T/Ops organization.

Key Responsibilities

This position leads as matrix leader a team of subject matter experts located at different sites with the major responsibilities that includes and are not limited to:

• Provide global technical leadership for the advancement of injectable/biologics platform technologies, collaborating with the wider MS&T LT and MS&T site teams to ensure the necessary technical capabilities are in place to meet the needs of the evolving business
• Defines the specific platform strategies, working in collaboration with partners across the Galderma business. Articulating the required capabilities to deliver on the key priorities of GSC and delivery of the evolving new product pipeline – this role needs to influence both GSC and R&D business leaders including Strategy, Engineering, Quality and Operations
• Member of the MS&T Leadership Team and will need to operate at an enterprise level on behalf of the MS&T organization
• Provides strategic recommendations across the biologics/injectable portfolio including R&D in support of Global Supply Chain business goals pertaining to the evolving product portfolio and where a platform approach is required for new technologies, or where current established technologies need to evolve
• Be the single point of contact within the MS&T organisation for biologics/injectables platform technologies across the Supply Chain business and MS&T rep in the Global Product Operations Team, connects with R&D organisation, External Manufacturing and the respective sites, and other teams in MS&T to ensure the appropriate SME / specialist support is secured and engaged
• Develops and maintains tools/standards for facility fit assessment 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, MSc or PhD in a related scientific discipline such as chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or pharmaceutical engineering, biotechnology
• Min 8-10+ years of experience in process development, implementation and/or leading technical teams across multiple geographical areas
• In depth knowledge of biologics manufacturing platforms and technology evolutions
• Deep working knowledge of scale-up, technical transfer and process change management / improvement, with knowledge in current Good Manufacturing Practices and US/EU/ROW regulations
• Extensive experience and in-depth scientific/technical knowledge of pharmaceutical products, injectables, biologics whether in process development, product development, scale-up, or operations
• Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to set ambitious goals and successfully drive results, define priorities, manage and influence individual and team performance, and demonstrated ability to organize people and activities to achieve goals
• Ability to perform within a dynamic and stressful environment
• Fluent in English

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.