Job Description

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our 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: Pharma Global Quality Project Manager (12 months contract)

Location: Krakow, Poland – Hybrid: 3 days/week onsite

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile, global Quality Management System (QMS) transformation from the ground up.

As Global Quality Project Manager, you will own a multi-year, enterprise-wide programme focused on simplifying, harmonising, and modernising Quality processes across regions, sites, and functions. You’ll sit at the centre of a complex, regulated environment, driving meaningful change that improves efficiency, strengthens compliance, and enables long-term scalability.

This role offers significant visibility, influence, and impact You’ll work with senior global stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and play a key role in shaping how Quality operates globally for years to come.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end global QMS transformation roadmap, from current-state assessment through design, rollout, and long-term adoption

• Drive simplification and harmonisation of Quality processes, documentation, and systems across regions and sites

• Ensure alignment of the future-state QMS with ISO standards, GxP principles, and regulatory expectations

• Plan and manage programme scope, milestones, risks, governance, dependencies, and budget

• Conduct maturity assessments, process mapping, gap analyses, and architecture reviews

• Coordinate and influence cross-functional, cross-regional teams including Quality, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, R&D, and external partners

• Lead structured change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and change readiness

• Oversee process redesign, documentation reduction, workflow optimisation, and technology enablement

• Support global site rollouts to ensure solutions are scalable, consistent, and practical to implement

• Define, track, and report KPIs to monitor progress, risks, and business impact

• Provide clear, transparent reporting to senior leadership and programme sponsors

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

• 10+ years’ experience in project or programme management within Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Operations, or R&D

• Proven experience leading large-scale, global transformation programmes, ideally in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of QMS frameworks, ISO standards, GxP requirements, and Quality processes

• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex systems and drive adoption across global organisations

• Experience working with digital Quality tools and platforms (eDMS, TrackWise, reporting/analytics tools, collaboration platforms)

• Project management or continuous improvement certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Lean, Six Sigma) is an advantage

• Fluent English (additional languages are a plus)

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 and brand new IT hub

• 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.

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.

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.