Senior Manager, Hemophilia Medical Unit

Location:  San Rafael, California Category: Medical Affairs

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

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.

The Global Senior Manager, Hemophilia Medical Unit, reports to the Medical Unit Head (MUH) for Hemophilia. The scope of activities is defined with the MUH. Selected key responsibilities include:
 
  • Assisting development of the Hemophilia Medical Operating and Tactical Plan in liaison with the broad Hemophilia Medical Unit team and partnership with allied teams (e.g. Medical Excellence, Patient Affairs, Market Access)
  • Accountability for and delivery of core global medical tactics as outlined in the global medical tactical plan (including but not limited to Medical content development; congress strategic planning; digital platforms)
  • Medical review of medical and marketing of applicable materials to ensure accuracy, substantiation of claims and adherence to applicable policies and guidelines, and Medical leadership in the context of cross-functional and committee review
  • Supportive role for external engagement (e.g. Medical advisory boards)
  • Operational synergy with Medical Information colleagues to ensure updating and creation of required SRLs in alignment with Medical information needs
  • Facilitation of the Medical engagement plan for prioritized congresses
  • Active participation including progress reports to enable decision-making at all relevant internal Medical meetings and forums
 
This is a remote position subject to existing BioMarin policy. Business travel to the office, off-site meetings, events, and/or scientific conferences as designated by the MUH or otherwise required to fulfill business needs will be required.
 
Skills
 
It is expected that the Senior Manager, Hemophilia Medical Unit has the experience and knowledge required to move tactics forward and collaborate effectively. This individual will demonstrate:
  • excellent and consistent communication and collaboration competency especially with key internal partners
  • strong project management skills to move Medical tactics forward in a timely, budget-aligned and transparent (e.g. keeping necessary partners informed) way
  • agility to apply critical thinking and respond quickly to new information to guide or revise approach to drive maximum impact
  • formative skills in strategic thinking and planning
 
Education
•Scientific or Professional Health/Medical degree required
•Relevant experience in pharmaceutical Medical Affairs and/or Rare Disease preferred

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.