Global Head of Clinical Trial Management

Galderma Pharma S.A; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work schedules

Job summary

Galderma in Boston seeks a Global Head of Clinical Trial Management to lead a global CTM team, drive trial execution across development phases, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires oversight of budgets, CRO relationships, and SOP development.

The position operates within Galderma's Clinical Operations Leadership Team, guiding strategy, ensuring high-quality data, and maintaining inspection readiness across locations. English fluency is essential for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree in Life Sciences or related field required.
• ≥10 years in clinical research/operations with ≥5 years in management, preferably in Pharma/Biotech or CRO.
• Experience across protocol development to study reporting.
• Experience as manager of clinical trials in major markets including the US and China.
• Experience supervising CROs.
• Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and local regulations.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) ensuring trials meet timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, allocate resources, and oversee activities to achieve R&D objectives.
• Manage CROs and external vendors contracted for trial activities.
• Prepare regular updates and reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and improve SOPs and training standards for CTMs.
• Contribute to building high performing teams across Galderma R&D locations.
• Oversee trial progress, study documentation, and budgets; approve invoices.
• Collaborate with sites, investigators, and vendors to meet timelines and budgets.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

ICH/GCP knowledge

CRO management

Education

University degree in Life Sciences

Job description

## Global Head of Clinical Trial ManagementApplylocations: Bostontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR019737Galderma 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.The Global Head of Clinical Trial Management is a key member of the Clinical Operations team dedicated to achieving and exceeding business objectives through efficient execution, high quality and timely deliverables of all associated aspects of the clinical trial, in compliance with the clinical protocol, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.**Leadership and Management*** Member of the Clinical Operations Leadership Team* Lead a global team of internal/external Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) responsible for the conduct of global, clinical trials across development phases and the Galderma pipeline.* Provide operational leadership to the clinical trial team, ensuring trials are conducted efficiently and meet regulatory requirements.* Plan, lead, allocate resources and organise the activities within the group in liaison with the other functional leaders to ensure achievement of set R&D objectives.* Supervise relationships with CROs and other external vendors contracted by Galderma to perform clinical trial activities.* Prepare and present regular updates and reports to senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies on the status of a clinical trial.* Lead the development and improvement of SOPs and working instructions related to Clinical Trial Management.* Develop training standards for Clinical Trial Managers across all indications and locations.* Contribute to the building of high performing teams across all Galderma R&D locations.**Clinical Trial Team Management*** Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of all phases of global clinical trials in compliance with the clinical protocol, Good Clinical Practice, standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.* Manage clinical trial progress and ensure completeness of documentation and data collection in adherence with the project timelines.* Accountable for development and management of line budget and oversight of clinical study budgets; verify clinical activities and approve invoices according to the defined budget.* Collaborate with the Clinical Trial Excellence team to identify, select, and manage relationships with clinical sites, investigators and external vendors/partners. Drive sites and vendors to meet aggressive timelines, on budget, and hold them to account if they fall behind.* Collaborate with the Clinical Supplies Unit to oversee the clinical supply forecast and re-supply.* Foster a culture of inspection readiness within the organization, ensuring the team aims to always maintain a state of readiness.* Proactively identify potential risks and develop & implement action plans to avoid or mitigate program risks and make appropriate trade-offs of balancing risks with study deliverables and costs.* Ensure design, execution and report of clinical studies and clinical documentation to regulatory submissions according to plan and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, international standards and the company quality system throughout the development life cycle* May temporarily serve as a CTM providing support as needed or independently managing clinical protocols**Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** University degree required in Life Sciences such as biology, pharmacology, nursing, or health sciences* Progressive experience in clinical research/operations (≥10 years), including at least 5 years in a managerial role or equivalent with Pharma/Biotech and/or CRO experience* Experience from all parts of the clinical trial process, from protocol development to the compilation of study reports* Experience as manager of clinical trials in major market(s) such as US, China* Experience in supervising CROs.* Excellent understanding of the drug development process, systemic drug and biologics experience preferred* Excellent knowledge of international ICH/GCP guidelines, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP* Excellent knowledge of relevant local regulations* Fluent in English (written and oral)**Working Conditions & Physical Requirements**The work environment characteristics and physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing duties of this job, the employee may or may not be frequently/or occasionally required to:* Stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; talk or hear; and taste or smell.* Climb stairs or ride elevators.* Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.* Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.* Manipulate keyboard or otherwise access computer, telephone and hand-held devices.* Be exposed to outside weather conditions while going in and out of office buildings.* Be exposed to moderate noise level usually in warehouse settings.* Be exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts, and/or high places; or moving between air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned environments.* Willingness to travel for internal corporate and external investigator and scientific meetings, both nationally and internationally. Travel estimated at 20%.**Employers’ Rights:**This job description does not list all the 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. ***Position is commensurate with experience.****Pay transparency information below is provided in accordance with Massachusetts pay transparency requirements and is applicable to roles posted in Massachusetts. Compensation may vary for positions based in other locations.***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 $190,000 USD to $250,000 USD.In addition to base salary, we provide an opportunity to participate in a competitive commission plan. 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.The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within Galderma expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting.***If you are considering employment at Galderma, review our job postings at www.galderma.com/us/careers. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers and individuals falsely claiming to represent our Human Resources department. Our company will never request or offer payment, personal financial information, or sensitive data (such as Social Security numbers or bank details) during the early stages of recruitment. All legitimate communications from our HR team will come from official company email domains and follow our established hiring process.***