Director, Medical Science Liaisons for Injectable Aesthetics

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 MSL Director for Injectable Aesthetics will lead and manage the US field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, driving strategic scientific engagement and ensuring excellence in execution across the country. This role is pivotal in shaping and implementing field medical strategies aligned with Galderma’s aesthetic innovation goals, supporting product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific education initiatives. The MSL Director will foster a high-performance, team-oriented, and metrics-driven culture and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure impactful scientific exchange and insight generation.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, onboard, and manage a high-performing national MSL team.
  
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional growth.
  
• Conduct regular field visits and ride-a-longs to mentor and assess MSLs.
  
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, compliance, and collaboration.
  

Strategic Execution

• Translate national medical strategy into actionable field medical plans.
  
• Oversee execution of KOL engagement, product education, congress participation, and implementation of the overall medical strategy.
  
• Ensure consistent, compliant scientific exchange across all territories.
  
• Guide development of territory plans and ensure alignment with national objectives.
  

Insight Generation & Metrics

• Implement KPIs in collaboration with the US Medical Affairs Excellence function and ensure consistent tracking to measure MSL impact and effectiveness.
  
• Aggregate and communicate actionable field insights to inform US Medical strategy.
  
• Create timely reporting dashboards using platforms like Veeva.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Medical Affairs, Commercial, Customer Engagement, and the Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network (GAIN).
  
• Support compliant field partnerships with regional commercial leadership.
  
• Lead MSL participation at national and regional scientific meetings and congresses in collaboration with Customer Engagement.
  

Training & Compliance

• Develop and facilitate onboarding and ongoing training programs.
  
• Ensure all MSL activities comply with Galderma’s legal, regulatory, and compliance standards.
  
• Promote ethical behavior and adherence to SOPs and industry guidelines.
  

Candidate Requirements and Qualifications :

• Advanced Scientific Degree: MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or DNP preferred. Other relevant degrees may be considered with requisite experience (e.g. RN, etc).
  
• Experience: Minimum 7 years in Medical Affairs, with at least 2 years in MSL leadership in a metrics-driven, fast-paced environment.
  
• Therapeutic Expertise: Strong background in dermatology, injectable aesthetics, or similar areas preferred.
  
• Launch Experience: Proven success in supporting product launches and data dissemination to a wide variety of HCPs.
  
• Skills: Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills. Solution-oriented and adaptable.
  
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of FDA, HIPAA, OIG, and other US regulatory principles.
  
• Business Acumen: Strong scientific and clinical knowledge paired with business insight.
  
• Travel Requirement: Up to 70-80% travel, primarily for field coaching and congress participation.
  
• Location: Remote, with requirement for proximity to a major metro airport.
  

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 also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training.

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.

Employer's 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.