Senior Project Manager

Galderma; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Competitive compensation with bonus

Diversity and inclusion

Career path development

Ownership and accountability

Job summary

Galderma Krakow is seeking a Senior Project Manager (GxP) to lead planning, execution and governance of complex IT delivery projects in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. The role focuses on GxP compliance, validation, quality, audit readiness and controlled delivery.

You will translate compliance expectations into robust project plans, ensure documentation and validation deliverables, and collaborate with Quality, CSV/validation, IT and external partners throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in project, programme or transformation management in life sciences/pharma or similarly regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of GxP principles and regulated delivery expectations, including validation, data integrity and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation and governance of complex IT projects in GxP-regulated environments.
• Coordinate multiple interrelated projects with validation dependencies, quality risks and regulatory commitments.
• Ensure delivery aligns with governance standards, budgets, timelines, GxP and quality procedures.
• Drive validation artefacts: validation strategy inputs, risk assessments, requirements, test evidence and traceability.
• Partner with Quality, CSV/validation, IT and external providers for compliant delivery from initiation to handover.
• Maintain inspection-ready project documentation and address gaps impacting validation or data integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality/compliance

Regulated IT delivery

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CSV/Validation tools

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.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager (GxP)

Location: Krakow/Poland - 4 days/week onsite (Unity Tower)

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution and governance of complex IT delivery projects in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, with a strong focus on GxP compliance, validation, quality, audit readiness and controlled delivery.

You will be expected to bring deep practical knowledge of GxP requirements and proven experience delivering validated systems and regulated change initiatives. The role requires the ability to translate compliance expectations into robust project plans, ensure documentation and validation deliverables are completed to the required standard, and confidently engage with Quality, Business, IT and external partners throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation and delivery of complex IT projects and programmes in GxP-regulated environments.
• Coordinate multiple interrelated projects while maintaining strong control over GxP impacts, validation dependencies, quality risks and regulatory commitments.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed methodologies, governance standards, budgets, timelines, GxP expectations, validation requirements and quality procedures.
• Drive and monitor completion of key GxP delivery artefacts, including validation strategy inputs, risk assessments, requirements documentation, test evidence, traceability, approvals and controlled release documentation.
• Partner closely with Quality, CSV/validation, IT, business process owners and external providers to ensure compliant delivery from initiation through hypercare and handover.
• Maintain inspection-ready project documentation and proactively address gaps that could impact validation, data integrity, audit readiness or operational compliance.

Key Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in project, programme or transformation management, with significant hands-on experience delivering GxP-regulated IT projects in life sciences, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of GxP principles and regulated delivery expectations, including computer system validation, data integrity, change control, risk-based validation, testing evidence, traceability and release approval processes.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Quality Assurance, validation teams, business process owners and IT stakeholders to ensure project delivery remains compliant, controlled and audit-ready.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, financial tracking, resource planning and the additional controls required for validated GxP delivery.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to set clear expectations for compliant, high-quality GxP delivery.
• Excellent project and programme management capabilities across regulated, validated and quality-critical delivery projects.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills and sound judgement, especially when managing compliance risks, validation issues and quality-related delivery decisions.

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.

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.