Strategic Operations Director - US Aesthetics

Galderma; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma seeks an Associate Director, Business Operations for US Aesthetics to partner with senior leaders, translate priorities into actionable plans, and drive cross-functional execution across marketing and sales. The role emphasizes strategic planning, portfolio management, and executive storytelling in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a strong business background, hands-on execution, and the ability to influence without authority while maintaining operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, economics, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, commercial operations, marketing strategy, or a chief-of-staff-type role.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and supporting high-priority, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record in strategy, operations, or marketing operations, ideally in a regulated or considered-purchase category such as aesthetics, beauty, healthcare, or pharma.
• Experience operating as both a strategist and hands-on executor, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and move work from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Aesthetics leadership team.
• Translate leadership priorities into actionable plans, clear milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Support and coordinate strategic planning, operating plans, and portfolio management processes across the Aesthetics portfolio.
• Drive project management, follow‑through, and cross-functional coordination for multiple concurrent strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen organizational alignment.
• Help ensure initiatives remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
• Develop executive presentations, business updates, strategic recommendations, and leadership communications.
• Provide analytical and presentation support for strategic storytelling, including leadership presentations, company‑wide communications, offsites, speaker materials, and Board‑related materials where applicable.
• Coordinate leadership team meetings, decision‑making forums, action tracking, and follow‑up.
• Plan and support regular leadership meetings and strategic offsites, including agenda development, materials preparation, and action follow‑through.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project teams and act as a liaison across Marketing and Sales.
• Support the Aesthetics leadership team across high-priority projects, business reviews, portfolio planning sessions, commercial launch readiness, and organizational change efforts.
• Coordinate go‑to‑market planning, messaging alignment, and commercial execution.
• Work cross‑functionally to remove roadblocks, solve problems, and maintain momentum on key initiatives.
• Act as a positive culture leader, promoting collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and a team mindset.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, economics, or a related field

Advanced degree is a plus

Job description

Galderma seeks an Associate Director, Business Operations for US Aesthetics to partner with senior leaders, translate priorities into actionable plans, and drive cross-functional execution across marketing and sales. The role emphasizes strategic planning, portfolio management, and executive storytelling in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a strong business background, hands-on execution, and the ability to influence without authority while maintaining operational excellence and