Director, Incentive Compensation

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. Job Title: Director, Incentive Compensation Location: Boston, MA The Opportunity Galderma is seeking to hire an experienced individual to lead the Incentive Compensation team, within the Commercial Excellence team. The Director, Incentive Compensation, will be responsible for the design and administration of incentive compensation plans for all Galderma’s business units. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader and have experience as both a manager and as an individual contributor. Key Responsibilities Lead the Incentive Compensation (IC) team and be responsible and accountable for the design and on-going administration of sales incentive compensation plans. Ensure plans motivate field personnel and support the commercial sales objectives. Drive the design and adoption of “best in class” pharma industry compensation practices. Perform analysis on different compensation plan changes to understand the impact on the business and partner with sales leadership on the evolution of the compensation plans as the product matures. Identify and champion tool improvements, system automation, and data enhancements based on historical IC performance and feedback collected from the Sales leadership. Find opportunities to enhance Galderma’s competitive advantage through innovative and motivating incentive strategies. Accurately establish fair and equitable measures of market opportunity and targets for sales territories, leveraging the best available market data sources; understand and proactively communicate any potential IC data/tracking-related challenges. Communicate quarterly accrual forecasts effectively to leadership, ensuring alignment between compensation plans and financial budgets. Ensure all plan designs are communicated accurately to maximize comprehension and engagement. Build appropriate and innovative IC reporting and tracking for key stakeholders. Maintain and ensure consistent compliance with a quarterly cadence IC calendar by leveraging highly effective organizational skills to facilitate timely submission of deliverables. Advise senior leadership of potential compliance risks and recommend appropriate action plans. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field, required, Master’s degree strongly preferred. Experience: 10+ years of Commercial Operations progressive experience, within a corporate environment is required, direct pharmaceutical manufacturer experience required. Strong experience and expertise within the incentive compensation construct, and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple compensation projects simultaneously. Strategic and innovative thinker with ability to build relationships with key internal leaders to achieve consensus or negotiate through complex challenges. Proven ability to lead a team working on complex business issues, finding creative options and innovative solutions in a constantly changing environment. Strong understanding of complex specialty markets (e.g. dermatology, injectables, immunology) with the ability to simplify complex content to ensure key messages are effectively delivered to customer stakeholders. Experience working with and reporting on syndicated prescription data, field force execution, and related national Wholesaler data sets (e.g. IQVIA, Veeva CRM, 852/867, HUB, SP Dispense) Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) required High degree of attention to detail, and excellent written and communication skills Proven track record of effective vendor management Track record of creating scalable process improvements 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. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be modified, added, or removed as necessary to meet business and organizational needs. Compensation The target base salary range for this role is $195,000-$245,000 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. 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 Don't meet every single requirement? At Galderma, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply anyway! If you are considering employment at Galderma, review our job postings at . 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.