Global Scientific Director

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At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our 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.

The Global Scientific Director, Nemolizumab will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the medical communications and publications strategy for Nemolizumab within Galderma’s dermatology portfolio.

Nemolizumab is a first in class, investigational, monoclonal antibody that directly targets the interleukin-31 receptor A, a neuroimmune cytokine. IL-31 is believed to play a role in more than 50 diseases and is a promising therapeutic target for treating multiple conditions. Nemolizumab has reported positive results of the phase 3 programs in Prurigo Nodularis and Atopic Dermatitis and is in phase 2/3 for chronic kidney disease associated pruritus. Nemolizumab is approved in the US, EU, UK, Switzerland and Australia. Nemolizumab is in phase 2/3 stage in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and in Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin (CPUO). 

The Global Scientific Director, Nemolizumab role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in the development, writing, and review of high-quality scientific publications, congress abstracts, and posters. The role will oversee the Adhoc analysis plan for data that supports all publications, including aligning prioritization with business needs, and timely delivery of outputs in collaboration with the Biostats peers.

Working in close partnership with cross-functional teams—including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Real-World Evidence, Biostatistics, and Commercial, US Medical and US Commercial—as well as external experts and investigators, the Director will ensure scientific accuracy, alignment with brand strategy, and timely publication and communication of data to support the clinical differentiation and value proposition of Nemolizumab in dermatology.

The Director will also oversee and collaborate with external agencies and vendors to ensure the delivery of scientifically rigorous and compliant materials, while maintaining ownership of content quality and messaging consistency.

Additionally, the role includes responsibility for training cross-functional teams on newly developed and published data, ensuring broad understanding and effective application of emerging scientific insights across the organization.

Essential Functions:

The Global Scientific Director will report directly to the VP Medical Affairs USA

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the primary driver of the medical communications and publications strategy for nemolizumab within Galderma’s dermatology portfolio

• Overseeing the Adhoc analysis plan for data that supports all publications, aligning prioritization with business needs

• Lead the end-to-end creation of high-quality scientific publications, abstracts, and congress posters—personally authoring (with vendor support) and refining materials to ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and strategic alignment.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Commercial, and other internal stakeholders, as well as external experts, to ensure accurate interpretation and communication of clinical data.

• Develop and execute a global publication plan, proactively adapting to changes in the dermatology landscape and ensuring timely dissemination of impactful data.

• Act as the subject matter expert on publication-related activities, guiding internal teams and external collaborators through best practices and compliance with Galderma’s standards.

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee publication-related budgets, contracts, and timelines to ensure efficient and high-quality deliverables.

• Contribute to the evolution of internal processes and SOPs, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance scientific impact.

• Deliver training to cross-functional teams on newly developed and published data, ensuring consistent understanding and effective application across the organization.

• Foster a collaborative and transparent working style, confidently navigating complex discussions and offering strategic input while maintaining scientific integrity.

Minimum Education,