Head of Human Resources - EMEAC Region

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) or London (UK) - 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,Africaand 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 asprimaryHR business partner to the EMEAC regional leadership team, providing insight, challenge, and guidance on organizational and talent decisions.

• Translate businessobjectivesinto 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 andhigh‑potentialdevelopment.

• Drive strategic workforce planning, includingbuild‑buy‑borrow‑botdecisions 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,peopleprocesses, and dailybehaviours.

• Use engagement and pulse survey data toidentifytrends, risks, and opportunities, and collaborate with leaders on action plans.

• Coach senior leaders on inclusive leadership, performance management, andeffective peoplemanagement.

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 globalCOEs.

• Monitor HRKPIs(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 HRCOEs(Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Reward, etc.) to deliver integrated HR solutions.

• Act as a key liaison between global HR and EMEAC countries to ensuretwo‑waycommunication of priorities, feedback, and local needs.

• Contribute to global HR projects and initiatives, bringing an EMEAC perspective and ensuring regional deployment.

Change & transformation

• Lead or support regional change programs (e.g.reorganizations, integrations, new operating models), ensuring robust change and communication plans.

• Drive adoption of HR systems and digital tools in the region, supporting data quality,self‑service, and user experience.

Risk, compliance & ethics

• Ensure HR practices in the region adhere to Galderma policies, locallaborlaw, data privacy requirements, and ethical standards.

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy onemployment‑relatedrisk management, investigations, and remediation, asappropriate.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field;Master’sdegree or equivalent HR qualification is an advantage.

• Significant HR leadership experience including leading HR in complex,multi‑country, matrix environments.

• Proventrack recordas a strategic HR Business Partner to senior leaders, ideally in healthcare, pharma, consumer health, or related industries.

• Demonstrated experience in organization design, change management, and talent management at regional or global level.

• Strong understanding of employment practices across key EMEAC markets; experience working across multiple cultures and legal frameworks.

• Fluent in English;additionalEuropean languages are an asset.

Skills & competencies

• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen, able to connectpeoplestrategy with commercial outcomes.

• Influencing and stakeholder management skills, with credibility at senior leadership level.

• Strong coaching and advisory capabilities, with the ability to challenge constructively.

• Data‑drivendecision making, comfortable using HR analytics toidentifyissues and shape actions.

• Resilient, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in afast‑paced, evolving environment.

• Inclusive leadership mindset, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Working conditions

• Role based in Zug or London, with regular travel across the EMEAC region asrequired.

• Operates in a hybrid, international, matrix environment, collaborating closely with business leaders and HR colleagues globally.