Category Strategy Manager
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Galderma is seeking a Category Strategy Manager to translate consumer and shopper insights into growth plans for the North Sydney Consumer Business Unit. You will identify range gaps, steer innovation and portfolio strategy, lead go-to-market across markets, and build channel execution plans for Pharmacy, Grocery and Ecommerce. Ideal candidates have FMCG or consumer healthcare experience, strong commercial acumen, and a track record turning data into growth. Proficiency with Circana, IQVIA or Quantium and advanced Excel is prized. To apply, tailor your CV with measurable outcomes, highlight cross-functional impact with Sales and Marketing, and show ROI improvements along with a genuine passion for dermatology. On site with hybrid flexibility, growth awaits.
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.
Our Story
At Galderma, we’re advancing dermatology for every skin story.
As the pure-play dermatology leader in 90+ countries, we deliver science-based innovation across Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Our portfolio includes trusted brands like Cetaphil, Benzac, Alastin and more.
Galderma ANZ has proudly been recognised as a Great Place to Work® 2025
About the Job
We are seeking a Category Strategy Manager to join our Consumer Business Unit, based in North Sydney.
This is a great opportunity for someone from an FMCG, category, trade marketing or commercial background who enjoys turning insights into clear commercial action.
You will work closely with the Category team to identify where the category should play, how innovation and portfolio strategy can work to unlock growth, and how insights translates into execution across all channels
You will turn insights from consumer, shopper, customer and category into clear strategies, quantified growth opportunities and executional plans.
This role suits someone who is analytical, commercially sharp and confident bringing insights to life in a way that helps teams make more informed decisions and drive category-led growth
Key Responsibilities
Identify range gap opportunities and seek solutions for new innovation and recommendations
Use data to analyse performance and competitor assessment
Lead the Go-To-Market strategy across all markets
Embed category strategy into innovation pipelines, portfolio planning and market execution
Build channel and customer execution plans across Pharmacy, Grocery and Ecommerce, supporting both new launches and existing brands.
Analyse promotional, scan and shopper data to identify opportunities, improve ROI and support stronger commercial outcomes.
Monitor competitor activity, promotional performance and customer trends, sharing practical actions with the business.
Support pack, price and mix strategies
Ideally you will have
Experience in FMCG, consumer healthcare, beauty, personal care, pharmacy, grocery or a similar fast-paced consumer environment.
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand sales performance, promotional impact, margin and customer growth drivers.
Proven track record delivering innovation-led or portfolio-led growth
Confidence working with scan, shopper or customer data, ideally using tools such as Circana, IQVIA, Quantium or similar.
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to turn complex data into simple, commercially useful insights.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across Sales, Category, Marketing and Trade Marketing.
What we offer in return
We offer a competitive package, along with benefits designed to support your growth and wellbeing, including:
Career development opportunities
Paid parental leave
Additional leave to celebrate your birthday
Flexible hybrid work policy
Dermatology treatments from Galderma’s world-leading aesthetics portfolio, twice per year
Generous discounts on our premium products
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a global dermatology leader with premium brands trusted worldwide, and a team culture built on collaboration, accountability and care.
We believe diverse perspectives help us deliver better outcomes for our customers, patients and consumers. At Galderma, our people make a difference, and we want every team member to feel supported to thrive and do their best work.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and join us in shaping the future of dermatology.