Material Scientist

About the role

Galderma is seeking a hands-on Material Scientist to join a small, highly technical team where expertise, curiosity, and critical thinking truly matter. This role is ideal for someone who doesn’t just study materials—but understands how they interact, behave, and impact real products in a regulated environment.

Locations: Barcelona, Spain; Baie-D'Urfé, Canada; Uppsala, Sweden; Boston, US; London, UK.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and characterize materials and their chemical composition and behavior
• Understand interactions between raw materials and packaging (tubes, bottles, etc.)
• Assess how supplier differences impact material performance and product quality
• Investigate material-related issues and drive practical, science-based solutions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across Product Science, MS&T, and Quality
• Translate complex findings into clear technical documentation and presentations

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Material Science, Chemistry, or related field
• 3–8+ years in pharma, biotech, cosmetics, or injectable/aesthetic products
• Strong expertise in material characterization and analytical techniques
• Deep understanding of material interactions and applied science (not theoretical-only)
• Hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent technical writing and presentation abilities
• Applied material science in regulated industries (e.g., pharma, aesthetics, cosmetics)

About Galderma

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 spanning 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. 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. We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning, and bring positive energy, combining initiative with teamwork and collaboration. Above all, we value passion for doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day.

With the establishment of a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona, located in the upscale Eixample District, Galderma offers numerous possibilities for professional development, including exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities.