Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Role Overview 

This Senior Category Manager role is responsible for strategic sourcing and category management of a defined segment within BioMarin’s external contract manufacturing spend, such as Drug Substance (API), Drug Product (Fill-Finish), or Packaging within the broader CDMO/CMO network.

In this role, you will own category strategy development and execution for your assigned sub-category, driving value through cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and supply continuity. You will operate as a key interface between Procurement and Technical Operations, partnering closely with External Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with technical and regulatory requirements.

This position requires a mix of hands-on sourcing execution and category strategy development, with increasing ownership of complex sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Sourcing Leadership

Develop and execute category strategies for a defined external manufacturing sub-category (e.g., Drug Substance, Drug Product, or Packaging)

Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracting

Support make vs. buy decisions, capacity strategy, and supplier selection in alignment with pipeline and commercial needs

CDMO Vendor Management and Due Diligence

Contract Negotiations and Commercial Terms

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Mitigation

Market Intelligence and Category Expertise

Stakeholder Management and Executive Reporting

Required Skills and Experience

•  5+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management, preferably within biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience supporting or leading sourcing for external manufacturing services (CDMOs/CMOs), with exposure to Drug Substance, Drug Product, or Packaging
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and supply chains, including biologics and/or small molecule production
• Demonstrated experience executing sourcing events, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
• Working knowledge of GxP environments and regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ICH)
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings and value beyond price (e.g., service, flexibility, risk mitigation)
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional, matrixed environments
• Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier evaluation

• Execution focus: Ability to independently manage sourcing initiatives from strategy through implementation
• Business partnership: Effectively collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs
• Commercial acumen: Skilled in negotiations, cost analysis, and contract structuring
• Supplier management: Build productive, performance-driven relationships with CDMOs
• Problem solving: Navigate supply and supplier challenges with practical, solutions-oriented approaches
• Communication: Clearly articulate sourcing recommendations and trade-offs to stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field required;
• MBA or advanced degree (MS, PhD) in relevant preferred.
• Technical experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for both small molecules and biologics preferred. Including familiarity with cGMP requirements, regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ICH), quality systems (ISO standards), and pharmaceutical supply chain complexity.
• Proficiency in strategic sourcing methodologies, category management frameworks, supplier relationship management (SRM) systems, and spend analysis tools is required.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management, e-sourcing platforms, and procurement analytics is essential.
• Strong project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple complex sourcing initiatives simultaneously while meeting aggressive timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex sourcing strategies and recommendations to executive audiences.
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations with proven ability to influence without direct authority.

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.