Director, Medical Science Liaisons for Injectable Aesthetics

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

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 MSL Director for Injectable Aesthetics will lead and manage the US field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, driving strategic scientific engagement and ensuring excellence in execution across the country. This role is pivotal in shaping and implementing field medical strategies aligned with Galderma’s aesthetic innovation goals, supporting product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific education initiatives. The MSL Director will foster a high-performance, team-oriented, and metrics-driven culture and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure impactful scientific exchange and insight generation.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, onboard, and manage a high-performing national MSL team.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional growth.

• Conduct regular field visits and ride-a-longs to mentor and assess MSLs.

• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, compliance, and collaboration.

Strategic Execution

• Translate national medical strategy into actionable field medical plans.

• Oversee execution of KOL engagement, product education, congress participation, and implementation of the overall medical strategy.

• Ensure consistent, compliant scientific exchange across all territories.

• Guide development of territory plans and ensure alignment with national objectives.

Insight Generation & Metrics

• Implement KPIs in collaboration with the US Medical Affairs Excellence function and ensure consistent tracking to measure MSL impact and effectiveness.

• Aggregate and communicate actionable field insights to inform US Medical strategy.

• Create timely reporting dashboards using platforms like Veeva.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Medical Affairs, Commercial, Customer Engagement, and the Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network (GAIN).

• Support compliant field partnerships with regional commercial leadership.

• Lead MSL participation at national and regional scientific meetings and congresses in collaboration with Customer Engagement.

Training & Compliance

• Develop and facilitate onboarding and ongoing training programs.

• Ensure all MSL activities comply with Galderma’s legal, regulatory, and compliance standards.

• Promote ethical behavior and adherence to SOPs and industry guidelines.

Candidate Requirements and Qualifications:

• Advanced Scientific Degree: MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or DNP preferred. Other relevant degrees may be considered with requisite experience (e.g. RN, etc).

• Experience: Minimum 7 years in Medical Affairs, with at least 2 years in MSL leadership in a metrics-driven, fast-paced environment.

• Therapeutic Expertise: Strong background in dermatology, injectable aesthetics, or similar areas preferred.

• Launch Experience: Proven success in supporting product launches and data dissemination to a wide variety of HCPs.

• Skills: Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills. Solution-oriented and adaptable.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of FDA, HIPAA, OIG, and other US regulatory principles.

• Business Acumen: Strong scientific and clinical knowledge paired with business insight.

• Travel Requirement: Up to 70–80% travel, primarily for field coaching and congress participation.

• Location: Remote, with requirement for proximity to a major metro airport.

About the Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is determined based on several factors. These include but are not limited to job accountabilities; skill sets; experience and training; certifications; work location; competitive market rates and other business needs. At Galderma, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on a unique combination of factors for each role. A reasonable estimate of the hiring range for this role is $190,000-$230,000.  

In addition to base salary, we provide an opportunity to participate in an annual short-term incentive program that is based on corporate performance with a multiplier focused on individual performance. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules and more.

What we offer in returnYou will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training.

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.

• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager

• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a differenceAt 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.

Employer's Rights:This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.