Sr. Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Location:  San Rafael, California Category: Human Resources

Hiring Manager: Diontrey Thompson ([email protected])

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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.

Our Culture

It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.

Role Overview: 
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office, under the supervision of the Global Head of DEI, is looking for a Senior Manager to join the team to design, develop, and execute comprehensive, high-impact interventions that support BioMarin’s DEI strategy with a strong focus on recruitment, metrics, and reporting. This role requires a strategic leader who can integrate DEI into core people practices, ensuring that our workplace becomes increasingly diverse, inclusive, and engaged. The DEI office is responsible for leading strategy, communication, partnerships, and outreach related to BioMarin’s DEI mission.    
Key Responsibilities: 
Guides and directs appropriate stakeholders to increase the level of diversity awareness and establish initiatives to hire, advance, and retain underrepresented candidates by understanding and presenting diversity metrics, project managing initiatives to ensure execution in a timely manner. 
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams across BioMarin to design and implement effective DEI interventions (e.g., talent pipeline, candidate funnel, training) that help us attract diverse candidates and build high-performing, diverse teams. Track outcomes and success metrics along the way.  
    • Go deep into our diversity data and metrics, supporting our reporting requirements internally and externally with our Compliance, Legal, and People Team partners. Leveraging data to inspire action and drive outcomes across the organization. 
    • Partner with the People Analytics team to help design and execute effective updates for leadership that highlight progress and identify areas for improvement.
    • Collaborate with global and DEI leaders to implement enterprise-wide programs and initiatives that consider regional laws, culture, and needs. 
    • Support Employee & Community Resource Groups to help shape the strategy for these groups, including managing projects that drive retention, advancement, and engagement at BioMarin.  
    • Facilitate and support execution of internal DEI training, workshops and educational opportunities.  
    • The DEI Office is new and evolving. As such, the responsibilities of this role may change over time as the Office is established and continues to evolve. 
            Qualifications: 
              • You have subject matter expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion
              • You have been responsible for developing/implementing significant components of an organization’s DEI strategy  
              • You can influence change across functions and levels successfully  
              • You consistently leverage qualitative and quantitative data to build strategy and inform programmatic design  
              • You can transform ambiguous problems into strategies and solutions  
              • You are energized to advise and consult, but you also appreciate rolling up your sleeves and doing the work
            • Education & Experience:
              • Bachelor's degree in a related area, such as Human Resources, Psychology or equivalent experience
              • Has 4-7 years of relevant experience with depth of skills and role related competence, which is more important to us than years of experience.  6-8 years overall professional experience preferred.  
              • Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills desirable 
                
              Core Competencies:
              • Strategic Agility  
              • Analytics and data interpretation  
              • Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills 
              • Project Management Skills  
              • Interpersonal Skills  
              • Curiosity  

              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.

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