Galderma Laboratories

Senior Manager, 3PL Client Success

Galderma Laboratories$125K — $165K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical logistics, distribution, trade operations, supply chain, or 3PL account management.
  • Experience in supporting or managing 3PL operations in a specialty or limited distribution product environment.
  • Familiarity with cold-chain logistics, specialty networks, or high-touch distribution models is advantageous.
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution, specialty pharmacy operations, and regulatory compliance (e.g., DSCSA, GDP).
  • Proven track record in managing vendor performance or serving as an operational liaison with external partners.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the company and prescription 3PL partners to meet customer needs.
  • Monitor 3PL systems and communicate closely with partners to maintain performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct regular business reviews with the 3PL to align service expectations and pinpoint areas for improvement.
  • Design and align processes to meet complex Specialty Pharmacy requirements, including labeling and lot number control.
  • Manage contractual relationships with warehouse partners, oversee costs, and track volume commitments regularly.
  • Project future distribution needs and capacity based on business growth strategies.
  • Develop and present business cases for necessary process and system enhancements to management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off and other benefits as per eligibility and plan terms.
Full Job Description
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.

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

About Galderma Laboratories

Galderma Laboratories is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in dermatology. The company was founded in 1981 as a joint venture between Nestlé and L'Oréal. Galderma Laboratories develops and markets prescription and over-the-counter dermatological products for the treatment of acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. The company operates in more than 100 countries and has research and development facilities in France, Switzerland, and the United States.
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