Senior Manager, 3PL Client Success

Galderma Laboratories, LP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Galderma is seeking a 3PL Client Success Senior Manager to optimize distribution for prescription business across the 3PL network in a fast‑moving dermatology and specialty pharmacy environment.

You will lead 3PL performance reviews, manage vendor relationships, and drive process improvements to ensure seamless order fulfillment and compliance with DSCSA and GDP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, logistics or related field.
• APICS/ASCM certification in supply chain management or related designation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary Trade & Distribution liaison to prescription 3PL partners, ensuring requirements are understood and met.
• Daily monitoring of 3PL systems and reporting; maintain high-level performance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead regular business reviews with 3PL to ensure SLA alignment and identify gaps for improvement.
• Understand complex specialty pharmacy requirements: labeling, lot control, product dating.
• Design new processes and align existing processes to meet needs.
• Manage contractual relationships with warehouse partners, including costs, contracts and volume commitments.
• Provide monthly cost trends to leadership and identify savings opportunities.
• Project capacity utilization and distribution needs using business plans and growth targets.
• Present business cases for process/system upgrades with clear benefits and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement with stakeholders to reduce costs and improve service quality.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and DSCSA compliance across the network.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Operations excellence

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer experience

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/SC/logistics

APICS/CSCP/SC certification desirable

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.

The Opportunity

The 3PL Client Success Senior Manager ensures compliant and effective distribution processes, costs, and performance across the 3PL Distribution Network for the Prescription business.

Primary areas of focus are 3PL performance through KPI and supplier relationship management, as well as proposing and leading projects & continuous improvement initiatives to ensure 3PL operations run free of interruptions.

The 3PL CSSM serves as the specialty‑focused operational lead within the Trade & Distribution team—providing subject‑matter expertise that bridges logistics, customer experience, and specialty pharmacy operations.

The 3PL Client Success Senior Manager requires a strong understanding of distribution capabilities, serialization requirements, DC inventory management and leads through open collaboration with cross-functional teams.

This role ensures day‑to‑day execution aligns with the needs of specialty customers, internal stakeholders, and our broader distribution strategy.

The CSSM drives performance excellence, supports process optimization, and acts as a key connector between Supply Chain, Trade, and the 3PL to ensure seamless specialty order fulfilment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Trade & Distribution liaison to the prescription 3PL partners, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood and consistently met.
• Daily monitoring of 3PL systems and reporting, as well as close communication with the 3PL to ensure high-level performance and customer satisfaction are maintained; Ability to identify potential service disruptions and triage / upscale as appropriate.
• Responsible for regular business review meetings with the 3PL to ensure alignment of service expectations and performance to SLA – identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Understands different and complex Specialty Pharmacy specific requirements; labeling, picking, lot number control and product dating requirements.
• Designing new processes and aligning existing processes to satisfy such needs.
• Manages the contractual relationship between our company and our warehouse partners for prescription goods, as well as samples. Includes warehouse costs related to network, contract negotiations with suppliers and associated contracts and volume commitments.
• Responsible for monthly cost follow-ups to stakeholders and providing trends to leadership, as well as identifying savings.
• Able to project out capacity utilization and distribution needs using business plans and growth targets.
• Ability to successfully present business cases for process and system needs, enhancements and upgrades, to all levels of management with clearly documented benefits, risks, and resource requirements, to ensure smooth functioning of critical tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement through ongoing process review, engagement and partnering with stakeholders to establish best practices that reduce cost of operation, improve service level, capacity, productivity, and quality.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy in a pharmaceutical warehouse network with the objective of serving the customer in a compliant and sustainable way, through robust processes and governance for DSCSA, daily reconciliation, and KPI reporting.
• Maintains oversight of key processes; returned goods processing according to company guidelines and procedures; receiving, pick line set‑up, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, and all matters pertaining to product tracking/ tracing regulations (including DSCSA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or related field.
• APICS/ASCM Certification in Supply Chain Management or a related professional designation is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical logistics, distribution, trade operations, supply chain, or 3PL account management.
• Experience supporting or managing 3PL operations in a specialty or limited distribution product environment.
• Preferred familiarity with cold‑chain logistics, specialty networks, or high‑touch distribution models.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical distribution, specialty pharmacy operations, and regulatory requirements (e.g., DSCSA, GDP).
• Demonstrated success managing vendor performance or serving as primary operational liaison with external partners.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills; ability to work cross‑functionally and influence without authority.

Core Competencies

• Relationship & Vendor Partnership Management
• Operational Excellence & Quality Mindset
• Data & Insights-Driven Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
• Customer Experience Orientation
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This role requires the ability to perform standard office activities, including extended periods of computer use, participation in virtual and in-person meetings, and collaboration across teams. Depending on business needs, occasional travel may be required. Work environments and physical requirements may vary based on the requirements of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this role is $125,000-$165,000 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role. Where pay falls withing the range may vary based on many factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, skills, experience, education, certifications, location and applicable geographic pay zones, market conditions, internal equity and business considerations. Compensation decisions are made based on an assessment of the candidate's qualifications and the totality of relevant factors.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Galderma offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, and other benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Work Authorization

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

What We Offer

At Galderma, you’ll be part of a purpose‑driven organization committed to advancing dermatology and improving patient outcomes worldwide. We offer competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, along with meaningful opportunities for growth, development, and collaboration in an inclusive and innovative environment.

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. For more information go to www.galderma.com/careers