About the Role
Galderma is a leading dermatology company focused on innovation and delivering science-based products. This role drives innovation and product development, translating consumer needs and scientific advancements into differentiated dermatology solutions. You will provide scientific leadership throughout the innovation lifecycle, partnering with global and cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain an innovation knowledge base and opportunity pipeline.
- Identify and evaluate innovation opportunities by integrating consumer insights, scientific and technological developments, competitive intelligence, and market needs.
- Support due diligence activities for licensing and Business Development opportunities.
- Partner with Global Marketing and regional teams to conduct competitive assessments, develop innovation briefs, and create differentiated product concepts.
- Define scientific, technological, formulation, positioning, and claims strategies.
- Assess technical, scientific, and regulatory feasibility of concepts.
- Drive the development of scientific concepts, technology platforms, hero ingredients, and claims strategies.
- Lead product evaluation, sensory assessments, and consumer validation activities.
- Support the development of product claims, usage instructions, and packaging artwork.
- Provide scientific support to Marketing and Medical Affairs through claims development and communication materials.
- Represent R&D in Brand and Portfolio Committee meetings, providing technical leadership and input.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D, research, innovation, or new product development within cosmetics, dermatology, skincare, OTC, or FMCG industries, preferably in a global organization.
- Proven experience developing and launching consumer products from concept through commercialization, including claims development and scientific substantiation.
- Ability to translate consumer insights, scientific data, and market trends into differentiated product innovations.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to influence decisions and manage multiple projects in a global matrix environment.
Skills
- Scientific expertise in cosmetic science, skincare technologies, formulation development, product evaluation, and active ingredient assessment.
- Proficiency in English.
Location
- London, UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science, Biology, or a related field.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead research and innovation initiatives within a global dermatology organization.
- Contribute to the development of products that impact consumers worldwide.
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment with visibility across global teams.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Chance to contribute to a company committed to innovation, scientific excellence, and continuous improvement.
About the Company
- 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.
- We are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
- We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy.
- We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.
- 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.
- We are unique and we embrace difference.
- Our integrated offering covers Aesthetics, Consumer, and Prescription products.
- We are committed to recognising and rewarding people for the contribution they make.
- Our People Make a Difference.
- We value what every member of our team brings.
- Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos create the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.
