Galderma Summer 2026 Intern: Legal and Compliance

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our 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:   Galderma Summer 2026 Intern: Legal and Compliance

Location:   Boston, MA

Salary:        $30/Hour

Description

As part of Galderma’s Internship Program, the Compliance & Legal Operations Intern will support key initiatives across Compliance and Legal functions. This role offers hands-on exposure to compliance policy development, training design, contract management, and legal operations within a global dermatology organization, while reinforcing Galderma’s culture of integrity and patient-centricity.

This internship is ideal for a student who is detail-oriented, analytical, and interested in compliance, legal operations, risk management, or healthcare governance.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with business colleagues and the Compliance team to refresh guidance for a specific compliance area.

• Support revisions to the relevant compliance manual chapter to reflect updated guidance.

• Assist in designing compliance training materials and a communication plan to support rollout.

• Participate in field monitoring activities alongside Compliance team members, as appropriate.

• Upload a defined set of commercial contracts into the Global Contracts Repository (GCR) in accordance with company policy.

• Review and audit a specified group of US commercial contracts already housed in the GCR for accuracy and completeness.

• Document audit findings and prepare summaries and recommendations to improve contract data accuracy and auditability.

• Support Legal team members during litigation, contract review, or commercial negotiation meetings, as appropriate.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, and business stakeholders.

• Support documentation, tracking, and project coordination activities.

• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks.

• Uphold Galderma’s values, emphasizing integrity, compliance, and patient-first decision-making.

Learning Objectives:

Interns will gain exposure and hands-on experience in:

• Compliance policy development and training design within a regulated healthcare environment.

• Legal operations and contract lifecycle management.

• Understanding how compliance and legal functions partner with the business to manage risk.

• Exposure to field monitoring, litigation support, and commercial negotiations.

• Strengthening attention to detail, analytical thinking, and professional judgment.

• Working cross-functionally in a global corporate environment.

Deliverables:

• Updated compliance policy and revised manual chapter for a key compliance initiative.

• Compliance training materials and rollout communication plan.

• Accurate upload and summarization of a specified group of commercial contracts in GCR

• Audit report identifying errors in existing contracts, including recommendations to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Key Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

• Strong interest in compliance, legal operations, risk management, or healthcare governance.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with contract databases or compliance tools is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer in return 

You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training. 

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 

Our people make a difference 

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.  

Employer’s Rights: 

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties.  You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.