Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Worldwide Research and Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

• CDO: Drive strategic prioritization in time and resource allocations by focusing CDO inputs on highest priority workstreams and triaging or assuming accountability for all else.
• GD: Accelerate delivery of Global Development commitments by proactively identifying and removing barriers, aligning stakeholders and orchestrating execution across the portfolio.
• BioMarin: Enable enterprise success by representing and advancing Global Development objectives across internal and external engagements, strengthening partnerships and alignment.

• Drive/Support the continuous evolution of GD and CDO objectives, ensuring tight alignment with enterprise strategy and seamless adoption by the GD leadership team (GD LT).
• Establish and uphold standards for CDO meeting participation by ensuring all engagements have clear strategic value and aligned outcomes.
• Synthesize nuanced context and strategic imperatives for each engagement, providing high-level briefings to maximize the impact of CDO contributions.
• Orchestrate GD LT operating rhythm, including agenda design, action tracking, metrics development, and streamlined execution of strategic initiatives.
• Lead the GD LT OKR process, ensuring measurable progress, focused interventions, and accountability across initiatives.
• Vet and elevate all materials destined for CDO review, ensuring strategic maturity and relevance; guide content owners toward readiness when necessary.
• Partner with FP&A business partners to drive quarterly financial processes.

• Act as a first line of defense for issues approaching the office of the CDO; lead resolution through cross-functional influence and independent action.
• Provide executive oversight for high-impact, cross-functional initiatives and special projects spanning the GD portfolio.
• Enable agile organizational shifts and operational pivots, proactively implementing change to support evolving priorities.
• Partner with Business Development and other stakeholders to enable interrogation and successful integration of external innovations.

• Develop high-quality executive materials and narratives for internal and external forums including quarterly calls and Board of Directors meetings, representing the voice and strategy of the CDO and GD function.
• Cascade strategic messaging across the GD organization to maintain cohesion with enterprise direction and alignment across GD sub-functions.
• Act as a central point of contact, facilitating communication between the CDO, the GD LT team, and other stakeholders. 

• Design and execute coordinated GD-wide engagement experiences, including recognition initiatives and cultural moments that reinforce team identity and values.
• Cultivate strong enterprise partnerships—especially with other Business Enterprise leaders, Strategic Planning Officers/Chiefs of Staff, People, and Communications functions—to align GD operations and culture with broader organizational standards and aspirations.

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree in medical or scientific disciplines preferred
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and/or management consulting; BioMarin experience a plus; demonstrated ability to partner with and influence BioMarin executive leadership and BOD members, a plus
• Strategic thinker with experience developing and implementing cross-functional plans[
• Proven project management skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder alignment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; Capable of crafting compelling presentations and conveying complex information into clear, concise narratives that resonate with variety of audiences
• Energetic and hands-on self-starter with a desire to learn new things quickly
• Ability to navigate organizational complexities, recommend solutions, and promote collaboration across functions
• Strong leadership skills; Ability to influence without authority
• Prior experience in a management role, either directly or indirectly
• Strong drive for results; Operates effectively in a fast-paced environment and delivers results while balancing multiple priorities
• Requires weekly onsite presence

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.