Senior Director & Global Process Owner, Forecast to Deliver (F2D)

Location:  San Rafael, California Category: ERP

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.

Our manufacturing and process development teams manage the production of our therapies for clinical trials and commercial markets. These engineers, technicians, scientists, and support professionals continually provide quality assurance and ensure we meet all regulatory standards. We have manufacturing facilities in Northern California and in Cork, Ireland. Additionally, our supply chain teams procure the goods and services needed to support manufacturing and worldwide distribution.

About the ERP Center of Excellence

BioMarin’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Center of Excellence (CoE) drives process excellence and digital transformation across the organization. The CoE establishes governance for end-to-end business operations, enables standardized ways of working, and supports adoption of SAP capabilities across the company.
 
By integrating people, processes, and technology, the CoE strengthens operational accountability, improves data integrity, and enhances decision-making across Corporate Functions, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. The organization plays a key role in supporting BioMarin’s growth, operational scalability, and long-term business value.

About the Opportunity
 
The Senior Director & Global Process Owner (GPO), Forecast to Deliver (F2D) is responsible for the strategy, governance, and optimization of BioMarin’s Forecast to Deliver capabilities within the ERP ecosystem.
 
This leader will partner with functional leadership to define process standards, guide adoption of SAP fit-to-standard practices and ensure effective integration with related value streams including Order to Cash, Source to Pay, Record to Report, and Plan to Deliver. The role supports improved operational performance, greater alignment across functions, and more effective use of enterprise data.
Leading F2D Business Process Managers and in partnership with cross-functional leaders, Process Champions and SMEs, the Senior Director will establish a strong operating model that supports scalable, compliant, and efficient operations while advancing BioMarin’s broader digital transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Forecast to Deliver operating model, including strategy, governance, and performance oversight
  • Define and implement standard ways of working aligned with SAP fit-to-standard principles
  • Drive ongoing optimization efforts to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness
  • Ensure alignment and coordination across related value streams and ERP capabilities
  • Partner with other GPOs and functional leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Commercial functions
  • Oversee program execution including scope alignment, risk mitigation, and delivery oversight
  • Collaborate with architecture and technology teams to enable scalable system capabilities
  • Promote simplification and harmonization of business practices
  • Prepare recommendations and decision materials for executive governance forums
  • Support adoption of new capabilities and operating practices across the organization

 
 
Enterprise Performance & KPIs
The Global Process Owner partners to establish performance frameworks and drives improvements across key operational metrics, including:
  • Forecast Accuracy and demand signal reliability
  • On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance
  • Inventory health and working capital efficiency
  • Supply reliability and service levels
  • Planning and fulfillment cycle time
  • Adoption of standardized business processes and ERP capabilities
Through strong leadership and performance oversight, this role enables measurable improvements in operational efficiency, service delivery, and organizational scalability.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives within ERP-enabled environments
  • Strong understanding of SAP Forecast to Deliver capabilities and supply chain integration
  • Demonstrated success leading complex programs spanning multiple business functions
  • Experience partnering with and influencing senior business and technology stakeholders
  • Background supporting ERP implementations and operating model standardization
  • Experience establishing performance management and continuous improvement practices

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with system integrators or managed services partners
  • Background in life sciences, biotechnology, or other regulated industries
  • Experience operating within an ERP Center of Excellence or similar governance model



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.