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 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 - Fully remote role, US based candidates only
The Associate Director, Supply Chain Framework Owner for Launches & Variations is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the global framework that enables seamless product launches, lifecycle variations, and commercialization readiness. As the architect of the end‑to‑end operating model, from Phase 3 clinical readiness through commercial execution. This role ensures global standards, cross‑functional alignment, and consistent adoption across all regions, enabling BioMarin’s growth and portfolio expansion.
Operating as an enterprise‑level individual contributor, the role acts as the central connector across Supply Chain, Technical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Commercial, and regional organizations to ensure launch and variation processes are integrated, standardized, and aligned with BioMarin’s strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Global Framework Ownership & Governance
- Own and evolve the global Launches & Variations Framework, ensuring clarity in roles, responsibilities, workflows, and decision‑making structures.
- Define and maintain global standards, templates, readiness models, and governance mechanisms.
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance-management routines to assess and strengthen framework effectiveness.
- Ensure consistent adoption of the framework across regions and functional partners.
Launch & Lifecycle Operating Model
- Shape the end‑to‑end operating model for launches and variations from Phase 3 readiness through commercial lifecycle management.
- Ensure frameworks support business continuity, compliance, global expansion, and regulatory pathways.
- Drive scenario planning, risk assessment, and contingency modeling to protect supply continuity and launch timelines.
Cross‑Functional Leadership & Global Alignment
- Act as the strategic bridge between global functions and regional execution teams to ensure a cohesive, aligned approach.
- Lead cross‑functional forums that drive decision‑making, issue escalation, and alignment for launch and variation execution.
- Represent Supply Chain in Product Delivery Teams (PDTs) and other governance bodies, influencing strategy and operational readiness.
- Ensure end‑to‑end alignment across Commercialization, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations.
Regional Enablement & Execution Support
- Enable regions through clear frameworks, playbooks, and readiness tools that translate global expectations into actionable plans.
- Support regional teams by providing process expertise, resolving escalations, and ensuring alignment to global timelines.
- Drive harmonization across markets while enabling flexibility for region‑specific requirements and regulatory pathways.
Communication, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate framework updates, decisions, risks, and impacts to leadership and key governance bodies.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting packages highlighting performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Champion the Launches & Variations framework in transformation initiatives, digital enablement efforts, and capability‑building programs.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in biopharma supply chain, Technical Operations, Regulatory, or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading product launches, variations, or lifecycle management.
- Strong understanding of global commercialization processes, regulatory variation pathways, and operational readiness.
- Proven ability to influence, align, and lead cross-functional teams in a complex matrixed environment.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Required Qualifications
- Experience designing or governing enterprise‑level frameworks or operating models
- Exposure to global expansions, market entries, or complex product introductions.
- Continuous improvement or Lean/Six Sigma experience.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
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.
