Legal Counsel — Global Product Strategy

Overview

As Legal Counsel for Global Product Strategy, you guide regulatory and compliance aspects across Injectable Aesthetics and Dermatological Skincare. You will partner with Global Product Strategy, Medical Affairs, R&D and Commercial teams to provide pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced, science-driven environment. The role combines cross-functional collaboration with risk-aware decision making to support product launches, lifecycle activities and governance. This is an opportunity to shape how Galderma brings innovative dermatology solutions to patients and professionals worldwide.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive compensation with bonus
• extended benefits package
• hybrid work culture
• career path with personalized development
• ownership mindset and accountability

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for designated product portfolios across Injectable Aesthetics and Dermatological Skincare
• Advise on global regulatory frameworks for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics and consumer health products
• Navigate multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and evolving regulations
• Review and approve promotional and scientific materials for compliance
• Guide on promotional interactions with healthcare professionals and patients
• Support governance and risk mitigation for global activities
• Act as trusted advisor to Global Product Strategy, Commercial and Medical Affairs teams
• Provide legal guidance on go-to-market strategies, product positioning and launches
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters including labeling and safety communications
• Counsel on anti-bribery, anti-corruption and healthcare compliance
• Draft, review and negotiate life sciences agreements
• Collaborate with R&D, Alliance Management and external stakeholders
• Deliver legal and regulatory training to stakeholders
• Build cross-functional partnerships and share best practices

Key requirements

• 5–8+ years of relevant life sciences legal experience
• Legal degree with admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction
• Experience as a product or regulatory attorney supporting lifecycle activities
• Experience reviewing promotional and scientific materials
• Working knowledge of Veeva or similar content approval systems
• Understanding of healthcare compliance frameworks (anti-bribery, anti-corruption, industry codes)
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate legal requirements into pragmatic solutions
• In-house or life sciences regulatory experience
• Law firm experience focused on life sciences/regulatory (preferred)

• collaborative
• solutions-oriented
• strong business acumen
• Veeva or similar content approval systems
• Regulatory and compliance within life sciences
• Contract drafting and negotiation in life sciences

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