Senior Manager, 3PL Client Success

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
125K-165K Annually
Senior level
Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads pharmaceutical 3PL distribution operations for prescription products, including vendor performance, SLA management, specialty pharmacy requirements, inventory accuracy, DSCSA compliance, warehouse costs, capacity planning, and continuous improvement. Serves as the primary liaison between Trade, Distribution, Supply Chain, specialty customers, and external warehouse partners. Identifies service disruptions, develops business cases, manages contracts, drives process optimization, and ensures compliant order fulfillment.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

The Opportunity

The 3PL Client Success Senior Manager ensures compliant and effective distribution processes, costs, and performance across the 3PL Distribution Network for the Prescription business.  Primary areas of focus are 3PL performance through KPI and supplier relationship management, as well as proposing and leading projects & continuous improvement initiatives to ensure 3PL operations run free of interruptions.  The 3PL CSSM serves as the specialty‑focused operational lead within the Trade & Distribution team—providing subject‑matter expertise that bridges logistics, customer experience, and specialty pharmacy operations.  The 3PL Client Success Senior Manager requires a strong understanding of distribution capabilities, serialization requirements, DC inventory management and leads through open collaboration with cross-functional teams.  This role ensures day‑to‑day execution aligns with the needs of specialty customers, internal stakeholders, and our broader distribution strategy. The CSSM drives performance excellence, supports process optimization, and acts as a key connector between Supply Chain, Trade, and the 3PL to ensure seamless specialty order fulfilment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary Trade & Distribution liaison to the prescription 3PL partners, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood and consistently met.

  • Daily monitoring of 3PL systems and reporting, as well as close communication with the 3PL to ensure high-level performance and customer satisfaction are maintained; Ability to identify potential service disruptions and triage / escalate as appropriate.  

  • Responsible for regular business review meetings with the 3PL to ensure alignment of service expectations and performance to SLA – identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement

  • Understands different and complex Specialty Pharmacy specific requirements; labeling, picking, lot number control and product dating requirements. Designing new processes and aligning existing processes to satisfy such needs

  • Manages the contractual relationship between our company and our warehouse partners for prescription goods, as well as samples.  Includes warehouse costs related to network, contract negotiations with suppliers and associated contracts and volume commitments. Responsible for monthly cost follow-ups to stakeholders and providing trends to leadership, as well as identifying savings.

  • Able to project out capacity utilization and distribution needs using business plans and growth targets.

  • Ability to successfully present business cases for process and system needs, enhancements and upgrades, to all levels of management with clearly documented benefits, risks, and resource requirements, to ensure smooth functioning of critical tasks.

  • Drive continuous improvement through ongoing process review, engagement and partnering with stakeholders to establish best practices that reduce cost of operation, improve service level, capacity, productivity, and quality.

  • Responsible for inventory accuracy in a pharmaceutical warehouse network with the objective of serving the customer in a compliant and sustainable way, through robust processes and governance for DSCSA, daily reconciliation, and KPI reporting.

  • Maintains oversight of key processes; returned goods processing according to company guidelines and procedures; receiving, pick line set-up, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, and all matters pertaining to product tracking/ tracing regulations (including DSCSA).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or related field.

  • APICS/ASCM Certification in Supply Chain Management or a related professional designation is highly desirable.

  • 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical logistics, distribution, trade operations, supply chain, or 3PL account management.

  • Experience supporting or managing 3PL operations in a specialty or limited distribution product environment.

  • Preferred familiarity with cold‑chain logistics, specialty networks, or high‑touch distribution models.

  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical distribution, specialty pharmacy operations, and regulatory requirements (e.g., DSCSA, GDP).

  • Demonstrated success managing vendor performance or serving as primary operational liaison with external partners.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills; ability to work cross‑functionally and influence without authority.

Core Competencies

  • Relationship & Vendor Partnership Management

  • Operational Excellence & Quality Mindset

  • Data & Insights-Driven Decision Making

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

  • Customer Experience Orientation

  • Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

  • Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This role requires the ability to perform standard office activities, including extended periods of computer use, participation in virtual and in-person meetings, and collaboration across teams. Depending on business needs, occasional travel may be required. Work environments and physical requirements may vary based on the requirements of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be modified, added, or removed as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this role is $125,000-$165,000 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role. Where pay falls withing the range may vary based on many factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, skills, experience, education, certifications, location and applicable geographic pay zones, market conditions, internal equity and business considerations. Compensation decisions are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and the totality of relevant factors.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Galderma offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, and other benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

Work Authorization

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

What We Offer
At Galderma, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to advancing dermatology and improving patient outcomes worldwide. We offer competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, along with meaningful opportunities for growth, development, and collaboration in an inclusive and innovative environment.

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 

Don't meet every single requirement? At Galderma, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply anyway!

If you are considering employment at Galderma, review our job postings at www.galderma.com/us/careers. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers and individuals falsely claiming to represent our Human Resources department. Our company will never request or offer payment, personal financial information, or sensitive data (such as Social Security numbers or bank details) during the early stages of recruitment. All legitimate communications from our HR team will come from official company email domains and follow our established hiring process.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, logistics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical logistics, distribution, trade operations, supply chain, or 3PL account management
  • Experience supporting or managing 3PL operations in a specialty or limited distribution product environment
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical distribution, specialty pharmacy operations, and regulatory requirements such as DSCSA and GDP
  • Demonstrated success managing vendor performance or serving as the primary operational liaison with external partners
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
  • APICS or ASCM certification in supply chain management or a related professional designation
  • Familiarity with cold-chain logistics, specialty networks, or high-touch distribution models
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
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The Company
HQ: Zug
5,930 Employees

What We Do

Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to skin and advancing the future of dermatology. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of sophisticated brands and services across Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Through trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, we ensure to meet individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes.

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