Brand Manager - Therapeutic Dermatology

galderma; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma is seeking a Brand Manager - Therapeutic Dermatology to lead the Canadian launch and ongoing growth of a priority dermatology brand. You will translate patient, prescriber, and market insights into a differentiated brand plan and high-impact omnichannel tactics to improve patient outcomes.

You will partner with Sales, Medical, Market Access, and global teams to drive a robust financial forecast and KPI monitoring, ensuring compliant, timely execution in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences or related field required; Master's or MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Canadian launch strategy and execution plan for a priority dermatology product.
• Develop annual brand, tactical and omnichannel plans grounded in insights.
• Maintain a robust financial forecast including patient uptake, market share and pricing.
• Monitor launch performance via KPIs and dashboards; identify actions to close gaps.
• Collaborate with Sales, Medical, Market Access and global teams for aligned execution.
• Engage with Key Opinion Leaders and professional organizations to gather insights.

Skills

Brand management

Marketing strategy

Omnichannel marketing

Financial forecasting

Launch execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Life Sciences

Job description

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.

Position Summary:

The Brand Manager - Therapeutic Dermatology is accountable for leading the Canadian launch and ongoing growth of a priority specialty dermatology brand. This role translates patient, prescriber, competitive and market insights into a differentiated brand strategy, robust brand plan and high-impact omnichannel tactics that improve patient outcomes and strengthen Galderma's leadership in dermatology. The Brand Manager partners closely with Sales, Medical, Market Access, Patient Experience, Finance, Regulatory/Compliance, agencies and global teams to build an aspirational brand plan, financial forecast, define key performance indicators, monitor launch and in-market performance, and rapidly optimize plans based on data, field insights and customer feedback. The role also identifies opportunities to advance Galderma Canada's integrated dermatology strategy through disciplined execution, strong cross-functional alignment and compliant customer engagement.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the Canadian launch strategy and execution plan for a priority specialty dermatology product, ensuring clear positioning, customer segmentation, launch milestones, resource allocation and success metrics.
• Build and execute annual brand, tactical and omnichannel plans grounded in patient, prescriber, competitive and market insights, aligned with local business priorities and global strategy.
• Develop, pressure-test and maintain a robust financial forecast, including clear assumptions for patient flow, uptake, market share, persistency, pricing, and access
• Monitor launch and in-market performance through KPIs, dashboards, sales results, market research, field insights and financial tracking; identify performance gaps and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Medical, Market Access, Patient Experience, Finance, Regulatory/Compliance, global partners and agencies to ensure aligned execution across the full customer and patient journey.
• Establish strong relationships with dermatology Key Opinion Leaders, professional organizations and relevant external stakeholders to generate insights, strengthen advocacy and support appropriate scientific and educational engagement.
• Translate market trends, customer feedback, payer dynamics and patient support insights into actionable recommendations, communication platforms and differentiated brand tactics.
• Manage marketing budgets, promotional mix and agency deliverables to maximize return on investment while maintaining financial discipline and clear accountability.
• Lead localization of global assets and manage the MLR/PRC review process to ensure materials are accurate, compliant and ready for timely launch execution in Canada.
• Plan and coordinate congresses, advisory boards, customer engagements and field enablement activities to support brand objectives and execution excellence.
• Collaborate across Galderma business units to execute integrated dermatology strategies that align with organizational priorities and leverage cross-portfolio synergies.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, agility and adaptability while modelling behaviours consistent with Galderma's Four Commitments, company standards and policies.
• Perform other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences or a related field required; Master's degree or MBA i