Head of Human Resources - EMEAC Region — Galderma

Full 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.

Job title: Regional Head of Human Resources EMEAC Location: Zug (Switzerland), London (UK), or Frankfurt (Germany) - 3-4 days/week onsite Reports to: CHRO

Role purpose

The Regional Head of HR EMEAC provides strategic HR leadership for Galderma across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Canada. This role partners closely with regional business leadership to shape and execute the people strategy, enable business growth, drive organizational effectiveness, and ensure consistent application of Galderma’s global HR policies and values across diverse markets.

Key responsibilities

Strategic HR leadership

• Develop and implement the EMEAC people strategy aligned with Galderma’s global HR and business priorities.
• Act as primary HR business partner to the EMEAC regional leadership team, providing insight, challenge, and guidance on organizational and talent decisions.
• Translate business objectives into clear HR plans and priorities for the region, including workforce planning, capability building, and organization design.

Organization & talent

• Lead regional talent management processes, including succession planning for critical roles and high ‑ potential development.
• Drive strategic workforce planning, including build ‑ buy ‑ borrow ‑ bot decisions and resource allocation across markets and functions.
• Support organizational design and change initiatives to ensure structures, roles, and ways of working enable performance and collaboration.

Culture, engagement & leadership

• Champion Galderma’s culture and values across EMEAC, ensuring they are embedded in leadership, people processes , and daily behaviours .
• Use engagement and pulse survey data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and collaborate with leaders on action plans.
• Coach senior leaders on inclusive leadership, performance management, and effective people management.

HR operations & governance

• Ensure consistent and compliant implementation of HR policies, processes, and employment practices across EMEAC, working closely with local HR and Legal where needed.
• Oversee regional alignment on compensation & benefits frameworks, performance management, and recognition, in partnership with global COEs .
• Monitor HR KPIs ( e.g. attrition, internal mobility, time ‑ to ‑ hire , diversity metrics) and drive continuous improvement across the region.

Business partnering & collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with Country HR Heads and HR COEs (Talent