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Galderma

Independent dermatology company delivering skincare therapies

Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Law and qualification to practice as a lawyer in France.
  • More than 8 years of legal and compliance experience in the pharmaceutical, medical-device, or aesthetic-medicine sectors.
  • Strong command of the French legal and regulatory framework, particularly pharmaceutical law, competition law, personal-data protection, and sector-specific compliance.
  • Experience providing legal counsel in a multinational environment, with knowledge of European and international regulatory frameworks.
  • Ability to align legal and compliance matters with commercial objectives.
  • Contract negotiation skills and ability to assess regulatory risks.
  • Ability to bring stakeholders together and build effective relationships in a multicultural, matrixed environment.
  • Ability to advise and influence internal and external stakeholders effectively.
  • Ability to address complex regulatory issues in a changing sector.
  • Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Galderma France's legal point of contact for leadership and operational teams.
  • Anticipate and manage legal risks related to contracts, marketing, regulatory affairs, interactions with healthcare professionals and organizations, litigation, data protection, and employment law.
  • Ensure business activities comply with applicable French and European regulations for medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics, as well as professional codes including the LEEM code.
  • Support commercial strategies, including digital campaigns, and oversee the validation and documentation of local and cross-border interactions with healthcare stakeholders.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across business areas, including supply, distribution, services, and agreements with healthcare professionals and organizations.
  • Develop contract templates and tools to improve efficiency and harmonize practices.
  • Monitor compliance with Group policies and local legal requirements.
  • Lead compliance programs covering transparency, anti-corruption, data protection, and competition law.
  • Administer the professional whistleblowing system and conduct or support internal investigations.
  • Assess risks, implement appropriate preventive measures, and design training programs for all organizational levels.
  • Oversee the subsidiary's personal-data protection and privacy program.
  • Update internal policies, conduct audits, deliver awareness initiatives, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
  • Manage litigation in coordination with external counsel, identify and anticipate legal and regulatory risks, and monitor legislative and regulatory developments to adapt internal practices and policies.
  • Promote a culture of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
  • Advise and train employees, evaluate the effectiveness of deployed measures, and encourage responsible decision-making.
  • Work closely with Finance, Human Resources, and Operations to provide a coordinated approach to legal and compliance matters.

About the Company

Galderma

Independent dermatology company delivering skincare therapies

Dermatology-focused company that develops and markets prescription and over-the-counter skincare products, plus injectable aesthetics and therapeutic dermatology treatments. Its products use scientific skin research combined with consumer insights to treat conditions, improve appearance, and support everyday skin health. It stands out as an independent dermatology specialist with a deep skin-science heritage and a footprint across prescription, OTC, and aesthetic medicines. Its goal is to be a global leader in science-based solutions for skin conditions, expanding across therapies, aesthetics, and skincare while funding ongoing innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Lausanne, Switzerland
Founded
1981

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