Global Quality Project Manager

Job description

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. Further supporting our growth and innovation momentum, we are establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy new capabilities to effectively support its global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, Galderma’s Global Capability Center offers numerous possibilities for professional development such as exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities. Job Title: Global Quality Project Manager Location: Barcelona We are looking for a Global Quality Project Manager to join our organization at a time of ambitious and significant growth. In this highly visible role, you will coordinate a strategic, end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS) transformation, helping reshape how Quality operates across the business. From simplifying and harmonizing processes to driving digitalization and operational excellence, you will play a pivotal role in building a more agile, efficient, and best-in-class Quality organization. Partnering with leaders and cross-functional teams across the globe, you will champion modern ways of working, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and drive meaningful change while ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements. This is a truly unique opportunity to influence Quality on a global scale and deliver lasting impact across systems, processes, and people. If this resonates, we'd love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities · Ensure execution of the full QMS Simplification and Harmonization Roadmap, from diagnostic and design through global implementation and sustainment. · Plan and manage project scope, milestones, risks, governance, dependencies, and budget. · Provide strategic advise to management to ensure Quality and compliance objectives are fully embedded throughout project phases. · Secure conduction of current-state analyses including maturity assessments, process mapping, architecture reviews, and gap identification. · Ensure that the future-state QMS is aligned with ISO standards, GxP principles, and regulatory expectations. · Oversee transformation activities including process cleanup, hierarchy and workflow redesign, documentation reduction, and technology deployment. · Coordinate cross-functional, cross-regional teams on global and local level to ensure timely and effective execution of all program activities. · Lead change management efforts: stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and change readiness assessments. · Support global site rollout to ensure solutions are consistent, scalable, and easy to implement. · Define and monitor KPIs to measure impact (efficiency, documentation reduction, compliance outcomes, productivity). Skills & Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. · Minimum 10+ years of project management experience in Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Operations, or R&D. · Project management or continuous improvement certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Lean, Six Sigma) preferred. · Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives, preferably in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, cosmetics, medical devices). · Strong knowledge of QMS frameworks (ISO, GxP), document management, and quality processes. · Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to translate vision into action and drive change across complex global organizations. · Used to working autonomously, challenge the status quo, have a ‘can-do’ attitude and drive change by using creative ways of doing. · English fluent written and oral, other spoken languages are an asset. Why join us? Work with global stakeholders across the supply chain network. Gain valuable experience in a rapidly growing area supporting biologics and cold chain expansion. Build a career path within Global Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality, with strong long-term growth opportunities. Contribute to impactful projects that improve compliance, efficiency, and patient product delivery worldwide. Join a team where this role is viewed as a key talent pipeline for future progression and increased responsibility within the organization 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.