Associate Director, SAP Reporting

Location:  remote, United States 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.

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 Corporate Groups

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.


BioMarin has experienced substantial growth organically since its inception, primarily over the last decade.  This steady growth in both cost structure and staff was essential to BioMarin’s emergence as a leading, fully integrated global biopharmaceutical company with approximately $3 billion in revenues from over 80 countries, a robust R&D pipeline, operating profits, and world-class technical capabilities through its 3,000 employees worldwide. As the company grows, BioMarin leadership desires to optimize the efficiency of its operations for the future through its next phase of growth.  

In 2022 BioMarin launched its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) enterprise-wide operational initiative transforming the way we work by implementing an ERP system solution, SAP S4 HANA.  In Q1, 2025 our first five legal entities went live in SAP, the remaining entities went live in Q1, 2026. Implementing and sustaining a new ERP impacts the entire company
 
The project team is built around the Global Process Workflows as outlined below: 
 
  • Record to Report 
  • Order to Cash 
  • Source to Pay 
  • Plan to Produce
  • Inventory to Deliver 
  • Forecast to Plan 
  • Enterprise Asset Management 
Position Summary:
 
The Reporting Development Lead will be a key member of the Enterprise Data Excellence group within the ERP Center of Excellence (COE). Reporting to the Head of Data Quality, Reporting, and Analytics, this role will manage a team of external report developers to deliver right-first-time KPIs, reporting and dashboarding solutions using SAP DataSphere, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Power BI. The position will also establish and manage an intake process for collecting reporting requirements from business stakeholders and maintain a self-service reporting catalog of all reports, KPIs, and dashboards. Experience with GxP compliance and validation processes within the life sciences industry is essential.
 
Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of external report developers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting solutions.

Oversee the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of reports and dashboards using SAP DataSphere, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud and Power BI.

Develop and manage an intake process for capturing and prioritizing reporting requirements from business stakeholders.

Create and maintain a centralized self-service reporting catalog including all reports, KPIs, and dashboards.

Ensure all reporting solutions adhere to GxP compliance and validation requirements within the life sciences industry.

Collaborate with functional teams, Data Stewards, Global Process Owners (GPOs), Business Process Managers (BPMs), and IT to align reporting solutions with business needs and ERP data standards.

Attend and engage with existing data governance committees to collect requirements, align policies, and provide status updates.

  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in reporting and analytics development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience with SAP DataSphere, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Power BI.
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems and enterprise data management principles.
  • Mandatory experience in GxP compliance and validation processes within the life sciences industry.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Technical Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in SAC scripting (JavaScript-based) for advanced logic.
  • Strong SQL and data modeling skills.
  • Knowledge of Power BI or other BI tools (for hybrid environments).
  • Understanding of cloud architecture and data security.
  • Analytical & Design Skills:
  • Ability to design intuitive dashboards and KPIs.
  • Strong grasp of data visualization best practices.
  • Experience with performance tuning and optimizing queries.
  • Ability to creaPte key KPIs and metrics based on desired
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP Certification
  • SAP Certification in SAC, DataSphere, BDC
 
Core Competencies
  • Leadership: Ability to inspire and manage teams effectively.
  • Strategic Thinking: Skilled in aligning reporting strategies with business objectives.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in SAP DataSphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Data Cloud, and Power BI with strong understanding of SAP data architecture and leading security practices.
  • Compliance Orientation: Deep understanding of GxP and validation processes in life sciences.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex data and reporting challenges efficiently.

    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.