What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Contract Lifecycle - Aesthetics position at Galderma?
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 Summary
The Contract Lifecycle Manager supporting Strategic Account Operations within the Aesthetics Business Unit plays a critical role in enabling revenue growth, operational scalability, and contractual compliance across our Corporate Accounts and Off‑ASPIRE contract portfolio. Corporate Accounts represent approximately 20% of total injectable business, making this role foundational to sustaining and accelerating enterprise‑level growth.
This role serves as the operational backbone for complex customer contracting, pricing programs, and location‑based account structures, while acting as a central liaison between Corporate Account Management (CAM), Legal, Finance, Operations, and external vendors. Beyond day‑to‑day contract execution, the Contract Lifecycle Manager is instrumental in designing and launching future‑ready pricing programs that support long‑term corporate account expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle & Compliance Management (50%)
You 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
At 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.
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 Summary
The Contract Lifecycle Manager supporting Strategic Account Operations within the Aesthetics Business Unit plays a critical role in enabling revenue growth, operational scalability, and contractual compliance across our Corporate Accounts and Off‑ASPIRE contract portfolio. Corporate Accounts represent approximately 20% of total injectable business, making this role foundational to sustaining and accelerating enterprise‑level growth.
This role serves as the operational backbone for complex customer contracting, pricing programs, and location‑based account structures, while acting as a central liaison between Corporate Account Management (CAM), Legal, Finance, Operations, and external vendors. Beyond day‑to‑day contract execution, the Contract Lifecycle Manager is instrumental in designing and launching future‑ready pricing programs that support long‑term corporate account expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle & Compliance Management (50%)
- Manages the full end‑to‑end customer contract lifecycle, from proposal development and pricing validation through execution, amendment, and renewal. (Maritz, Beghou, McKesson)
- Analyzes contract pricing to ensure alignment with approved programs while maintaining strict financial, legal, and compliance standards.
- Partners closely with Legal to validate, onboard, and recognize new customer legal entities and evolving corporate structures.
- Supports CAM teams with the addition and removal of customer locations within existing contracts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and contractual compliance.
- Maintains and governs Corporate Account Contract Master Lists, ensuring data integrity across reporting, pricing reconciliation, and operational execution.
- Acts as the primary point of contact for CAMs and ISRs for contract‑related inquiries, including usage and troubleshooting of the Mainsail contract management tool.
- Assists in drafting and executing contract amendments related to promotional activity and special pricing initiatives.
- Plays a pivotal role in the launch of the organization’s Pricing Program, including:
- Project management and timeline ownership
- Requirements gathering and definition
- Cross‑functional stakeholder alignment
- Vendor coordination and implementation support
- Readiness planning and program rollout
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business required.
- 8 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, contract analysis, contract management, contract negotiation support and/or lifecycle management.
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and analyzing complex contracts independently.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA, is required.
- Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risk.
- Prior experience supporting fast-growing, revenue-driven commercial environments (sales-heavy, distributor-based, or practice-facing models).
- Exposure to healthcare, medical aesthetics, life sciences, or regulated consumer products highly preferred
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
You 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
At 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.