Director, Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE)

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.

Title: Director, Sales Force Effectiveness

Location: Boston, Fort Worth, Miami, Carlsbad

Position Summary

The Director, Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) will lead a high-performing team dedicated to optimizing field sales operations across all U.S. Galderma Business Units. This role ensures operational excellence while serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, aligning sales operations initiatives with corporate growth objectives and compliance standards. The Director will drive the adoption and continuous improvement of sales technologies, champion change management, and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making to accelerate performance and remove obstacles.

In addition to building strong relationships and maintaining routine communication with field teams, this leader will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Market Access, and Commercial Excellence functions to deliver integrated solutions that enhance productivity and revenue impact. The Director will oversee strategic sales planning and resource allocation, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Through innovation, cross-functional influence, and a commitment to operational scalability, this role will shape the future of Galderma’s commercial effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sales leadership to proactively implement operational improvements, enhancements, and system customizations that meet business needs.
• Facilitate strategic sales planning processes and business reviews across all key stakeholder groups.
• Develop and maintain sales force automation systems which direct the operation of call reporting, sales reporting, and database warehousing to ensure accurate and timeline information.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify KPIs and develop automated, timely reporting for analysis and review.
• Conduct ad-hoc and routine data analyses in measurement of KPIs and consistently report in business reviews.
• Identify opportunities through analysis to improve territory efficiency and maximize sales.
• Optimize sales process and planning - including targeting, alignments, and segmentation.
• Lead the operational considerations for sales force size and structure changes.
• Consistently evaluate and refine processes as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of CRM platforms, digital tools, and analytics capabilities to enhance field productivity.
• Establish structured communication channels with field teams to gather feedback, share best practices, and ensure alignment on priorities.
• Oversee external vendor relationships and manage budgets for sales operations initiatives.
• Collaborate with other functions in the Commercial Excellence organization - including Insights, Analytics, Training, I&C, Data Management.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in sales operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
• In-depth knowledge of industry sales and marketing strategies.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization, modeling tools, and CRM/BI platforms - including Power BI and Veeva.
• Demonstrated high resilience and agility as well as a keen analytical mindset, curiosity, and ability to proactively anticipate points of confusion.
• Proven experience communicating complex analyses in a simple and clear manner.
• Superb verbal and written communications skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinker with a proven ability to build relationships with key internal leaders to achieve consensus or negotiate through complex challenges.
• Excellent executive presence with superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to provide leadership in a team based on a matrix environment without direct authority and through influence and expertise.
• Proven track record of effective vendor management and ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and often changing environment.
• Track record of creating scalable process improvements.
• Ability to travel (~20% of time) to regional and national meetings.

About the Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is determined based on several factors. These include but are not limited to job accountabilities; skill sets; experience and training; certifications; work location; competitive market rates and other business needs. At Galderma, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on a unique combination of factors for each role. A reasonable estimate of the hiring range for this role is $210,000 - $250,000.

In addition to base salary, we provide an opportunity to participate in an annual short-term incentive program that is based on corporate performance with a multiplier focused on individual performance. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules and more.

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 also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training.

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.