Global Head of Clinical Operations

1w1 week ago

Galderma

Boston, US · Full-time · $320,000 – $380,000

About this role

Galderma provides a unique breadth of integrated offerings covering Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare, and Therapeutic Dermatology products. The company commits to recognizing and rewarding people for their contributions. The Global Head of Clinical Operations defines and leads the global clinical operations strategy across this portfolio.

This role ensures delivery of high-quality, compliant, and efficient clinical trials across all development phases. Reporting to the Global Head of R&D, it shapes clinical development execution, portfolio prioritization, and operational strategy. The position oversees global capabilities, drives innovation in trial design and execution, and maintains inspection readiness.

Operating in a highly matrixed, global environment, the leader influences senior stakeholders and external partners. Responsibilities include accelerating development timelines, optimizing investment, and enhancing trial performance. Close partnerships span Clinical Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Program Management, and Commercial teams.

Galderma gives teams reasons to believe in its ambition to become the world's leading dermatology company. This role offers opportunities for new, challenging experiences with direct impact. Leaders drive continuous improvement through innovative approaches like risk-based quality management and advanced technologies.

Requirements

Proven enterprise-level leadership in global clinical operations for dermatology or aesthetics portfolios
Deep expertise in executing multi-regional clinical trials across all phases of development
Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and inspection processes (FDA, EMA, PMDA)
Experience optimizing clinical trial performance through innovation in design and data-driven decisions
Track record managing CROs, vendors, and outsourcing strategies in a matrixed environment
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners to accelerate timelines
Familiarity with risk-based quality management, centralized monitoring, and AI-driven analytics in trials

Responsibilities

Define and implement the global clinical operations strategy aligned with portfolio priorities and corporate objectives
Oversee end-to-end execution of global, multi-regional clinical trials across early- and late-stage development
Establish governance frameworks, operational standards, and performance metrics to drive consistency and quality
Provide strategic input into portfolio planning, trial feasibility, and investment decisions
Ensure inspection readiness and lead responses to global health authority inspections and audits (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA)
Serve as Clinical Operations representative in R&D leadership forums and contribute to enterprise decision-making
Partner with cross-functional teams including Clinical Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial to align strategies
Drive continuous improvement through risk-based quality management, centralized monitoring, and advanced technologies

Benefits

Unique breadth of integrated offerings in Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare, and Therapeutic Dermatology
Commitment to recognizing and rewarding individual contributions
Opportunities for new and challenging work experiences
Direct impact on becoming the world's leading dermatology company