Director, HCP Marketing - US Aesthetics

Galderma; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Annual bonus opportunities

Career advancement

Cross-training

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director, HCP Marketing for its US Aesthetics division. The role involves strategic marketing, managing product launches, and providing oversight on brand planning and execution. Candidates should have a background in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, a relevant advanced degree, and experience in managing creative agencies. Strong communication skills and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant strategy and marketing experience.
• Pharmaceutical or medical device industry experience required.
• Product launch experience in a US marketing organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive product launch plans.
• Own the end-to-end HCP marketing strategy for launch.
• Monitor and report on launch progress with KPIs.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Communication skills

Project management

Market research

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS

Job description

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Location: Orange County, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive product launch plans, including market research plans, timelines, milestones, and budgets.
• Own the end‑to‑end HCP marketing strategy for launch: positioning, messaging, and promotional mix.
• Define launch objectives and ensure launch readiness for successful go‑to‑market launch strategies.
• Monitor and report on launch progress, including tracking of KPIs, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure best practices are integrated into the U.S. launch plan.
• Lead the strategic direction, design, execution, and performance measurement of HCP focused marketing strategies and tactics to achieve brand objectives for the US Aesthetics franchise.
• Oversee the brand planning process, from situational analysis through executive leadership review, ensuring effective and timely development of strategies that enable the brand's launch and growth.
• Deliver robust strategic and operational commercial plans that reflect core brand positioning, messaging, and campaigns‑supporting new market/channel development, sales integration, and overall ROI analysis.
• Make informed decisions on P&L, revenue, and investment; analyze and challenge forecast assumptions, and support launch and lifecycle management plans adaptable to market needs.
• Guide test market pilots and evaluate the rollout of new programs based on data‑driven findings and business priorities.
• Cultivate positive relationships within the Commercial team and with external leaders and other partners to improve brand strategy and implementation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance functions to ensure promotional planning and execution adhere to all guidelines and standards.
• Drive a diverse, collaborative, and agile culture within the marketing team and throughout cross‑functional interfaces.
• Collaborate with external agencies to create compelling promotional tactics, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and alignment with brand objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant strategy and marketing experience in a highly matrixed organization.
• Pharmaceutical/medical device industry experience required. Relevant aesthetics/beauty experience highly preferred.
• Product launch experience in a US marketing organization required, including developing launch positioning, tactical plans and leading cross‑functional execution efforts.
• Proven experience managing creative agencies, including developing creative briefs, timelines and budgets with little supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior leadership.
• Must be highly organized and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Travel estimated up to 30%.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a Director role—it’s a launchpad for a proven leader ready to shape the future of aesthetics. You'll be at the forefront of scientific innovation, empowered to build from the ground up with a culture that values bold thinking, speed, and authenticity. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with annual bonus opportunities, career advancement, and cross‑training.

What We Offer in Return

We will provide a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities, and career advancement and cross‑training. We value diversity & inclusion and believe that inclusive perspectives lead to better outcomes for our customers.

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.

Employer's Rights

This job description does not list all duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.