Manager of Identity & Access Governance (IAM/PAM)

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 Title: Manager of Identity & Access Governance (IAM/PAM)

Location: Krakow/Poland - 3 days/week onsite Department: IT – Cyber Security

About The Role The Manager of Identity & Access Governance (IAM/PAM) leads Galderma’s identity and access management function within the Cyber Security team. This role owns the governance of all identities (human, technical, privileged and AI-driven) across Galderma’s IT and OT environments, and is accountable for managing risks related to privileged access and critical roles. The Manager drives the IAM programme across infrastructure and applications in a regulated, global context, partnering with IT, HR, business stakeholders and external providers.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IAM/PAM team, including coordination with external partners and managed services
• Own the IAM program roadmap, budget, and successful delivery of projects (IAM, SSO, PAM)
• Develop, maintain, and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement
• Oversee lifecycle management of all identities (human, technical, privileged, AI-driven), including access recertification and segregation-of-duties
• Define and document business and technical requirements for IAM systems and integrated applications
• Govern and monitor privileged access and critical roles, ensuring vault coverage, session controls, and secure break-glass processes
• Extend governance to machine and AI-driven identities, applying regulatory frameworks and best practices
• Act as the primary point of contact for audits and compliance matters related to identity, managing evidence, findings, and remediation
• Provide strategic advisory and security expertise to IT, HR, business stakeholders, and project teams
• Translate identity risks into business language and support risk assessment, incident response, and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

• Higher education in Information Technology, Information Security or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT security, with at least 5 years directly responsible for Identity & Access Management and/or Privileged Access Management
• Proven experience leading teams and managing vendors, integrators or managed services
• Strong technical understanding of Saviynt and CyberArk (PAM and CyberArk Identity/SIA) or equivalent leading IGA/PAM technologies
• Experience operating identity controls in a regulated environment (e.g. SOX/ITGC; GxP exposure is an advantage), including audit support
• Understanding of machine identity and secrets management; familiarity with identity governance for AI agents and emerging frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF) is a strong advantage
• Exposure to identity in OT/manufacturing environments is an advantage
• Ability to translate complex identity risk topics into business and executive language
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA stro…