Senior Director, U.S. Capital Project - Injectable Aesthetics

About the Role

Galderma is seeking an experienced Senior Director, U.S. Capital Project - Injectable Aesthetics to provide end-to-end leadership for a major greenfield capital investment. This strategically critical facility will become the sole manufacturing supply site for the USA Injectable Aesthetics market, incorporating state-of-the-art manufacturing, utilities, and quality systems compliant with global regulatory expectations. The role reports directly to the Site Director with a strong functional reporting relationship to the Head of Engineering, Global Operations, serving as the single point of accountability for the project’s success.

Responsibilities

• Overall Project Leadership
  • Provide full lifecycle ownership of the greenfield capital investment, acting as the single accountable leader for end-to-end outcomes.
  • Establish and lead the integrated project organization, including internal stakeholders and external partners (EPCM, OEMs, consultants, contractors).
  • Ensure alignment between project objectives, site strategy, and Global Operations Engineering standards.
• Project Definition & Design
  • Lead concept development and option evaluations to support investment decisions.
  • Own development and approval of the Basis of Design (BoD) and User Requirement Specifications (URS) for facilities, utilities, and manufacturing systems.
  • Ensure design compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EU GMP Annex 1), Galderma global engineering standards, and lifecycle cost principles.
  • Drive value engineering while maintaining uncompromised quality, safety, and compliance.
  • Ensure structural and organizational alignment to Standard Structure principles across the Galderma network.
• Execution, Procurement & Construction
  • Lead Detailed Design, procurement strategy, and contracting for EPCM services, OEM equipment, and construction packages.
  • Establish and manage the project execution plan, cost control, schedule baseline, and change management processes.
  • Ensure robust EHS leadership throughout construction and installation activities.
  • Oversee construction activities through mechanical completion, ensuring readiness for commissioning.
• Commissioning, Qualification & Handover
  • Lead commissioning and qualification strategy and execution for facilities, cleanrooms, process and clean utilities, and manufacturing/packaging equipment.
  • Ensure successful delivery of qualified, compliant, and operable systems ready for Tech Transfer and commercial manufacturing.
  • Drive structured handover to Site Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain functions with complete documentation and trained personnel.
• Governance, Risk & Stakeholder Management
  • Establish risk-based project governance aligned with Global Operations and corporate investment frameworks.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide transparent reporting to the Site Director, Global Operations Engineering, and executive steering committees.
  • Act as a senior stakeholder interface with regulators, auditors, corporate leadership, and other internal/external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience delivering major pharmaceutical or biotech capital projects, including greenfield facilities with demonstrated successful delivery of at least two fully commissioned facilities.
• Proven track record of leading projects over $200M through design, construction, commissioning, and qualification.
• Strong expertise in aseptic/sterile injectable manufacturing facilities, utilities, and GMP compliance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar) required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in matrixed, multi-stakeholder environments with global interfaces.
• Deep understanding of capital project execution methodologies (e.g., FEL, stage-gate governance, risk-based C&Q).
• Exceptional project leadership with the ability to set direction, drive execution, and resolve complexity.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, contracts, and cost controls at scale.
• Highly credible communicator, capable of engaging effectively with C-Level executive leadership, regulators, technical experts, and external stakeholders.
• Decisive and resilient leader, comfortable operating under pressure and with high organizational visibility.
• Committed to safety, quality, and compliance as non-negotiable fundamentals of project delivery.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Pay

The salary range may vary based on factors including job responsibilities, skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and applicable geographic pay zones, market conditions, internal equity, and business considerations. Compensation decisions are 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.
• Other benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.