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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.
Executive Director, Value Chain Management
Reporting to Head of Global Supply Chain
Remote-based position, open to US Candidates
Position Summary
As a critical member of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team, the Executive Director of Value Chain Management (VCM) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of product value chains across the global product portfolio. This role serves as a key architect of the company's end-to-end supply network, optimizing lifecycle performance, cost structure, and inventory efficiency to ensure agile and reliable delivery of both clinical and commercial supply. Throughout the product lifecycle, you will define the initiatives to maximize the long-term value of the products, supporting business unit objectives.
You will drive innovation in supply chain design, cost transparency, and operational and strategic risk management, playing a direct role in enhancing gross margin, product availability, and time-to-market for new and existing therapies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Integration
- Define and lead the global product value chain strategy from development through commercialization, aligned with TOPS and Commercial priorities.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, Business Units and Commercial teams, CMC, and Procurement leaders to balance product cost, inventory, and service objectives across the lifecycle.
- Actively contributes to shaping Global Supply Chain strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and network governance.
- Delivers seamless integration with the Tops Product Leadership (TPL) organization while ensuring harmonious execution between VCM and TPT
Product Cost Management
- Champion cost transparency and product-level cost modeling to support margin management, make-vs-buy decisions, and sourcing optimization.
- Partner with Finance and Category Management to identify cost-saving opportunities through packaging, formulation, batch size standardization, and supplier leverage.
- Embed cost-to-serve principles into SKU design, manufacturing strategy, and network planning.
Inventory Optimization & Risk Mitigation
- Develop global inventory strategies that align with product segmentation and risk profiles, including safety stock targets, lead-time buffers, and dual sourcing plans.
- Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and digital tools to optimize inventory levels while preserving service levels and responsiveness.
- Own product family-level supply chain KPIs, including inventory turns, obsolescence, and working capital efficiency.
Lifecycle and Launch Excellence
- Lead operational readiness and value chain configuration for new product launches, clinical-commercial transitions, and global product changes (e.g., artwork, regulatory, formulation).
- Drive alignment of demand, supply, and production master data across internal and external manufacturing sites.
Integration & External Collaboration Leadership
- Lead value chain integration activities for newly acquired companies, assets, or technologies-ensuring seamless incorporation into the company's supply, planning, and product configuration frameworks.
- Establish and execute scalable onboarding strategies for acquired products, aligning master data, regulatory status, inventory positions, and cost structures across internal and external sites.
- Serve as the supply chain lead for due diligence and post-deal execution, identifying operational risks, supply gaps, and optimization opportunities.
- Champion best practices and integration playbooks to accelerate time-to-benefit from external growth and ensure continuity of supply and compliance throughout the transition.
Governance & Performance Management
- Maintain end-to-end product supply maps and risk registers, prioritizing mitigations tied to cost, continuity, and compliance.
- Provide fact-based recommendations to executive leadership on trade-offs between cost, lead time, and service to optimize portfolio-level decisions.
Team Development & Leadership Culture
- Build and mentor a high-impact global team focused on analytical excellence, strategic influence, and operational rigor.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus throughout the organization.
Key Interfaces
- Global Supply & Demand Planning
- Clinical Operations & Clinical Supply Chain
- Procurement, Category Management & Finance
- Internal/External Manufacturing & Scheduling
- Master Data Governance & ERP/Analytics Teams
- CMC Regulatory, Packaging, Engineering & Validation
- Commercial teams, Tax, and Legal
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, Finance, or related field. APICS, Six Sigma, or Lean certification is strongly preferred.
- Experience:
- 15+ years in a global pharmaceutical supply chain with direct experience in value chain strategy, inventory optimization, and cost management.
- 10+ years in GMP/GCP-compliant environments.
- 10+ years leading global teams, including virtual/matrixed environments.
- Demonstrated success in product lifecycle management, product launches, and cost/value optimization initiatives.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into supply chain action plans.
- Expertise in cost modeling, working capital management, and inventory segmentation.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to drive fact-based decision-making.
- Ability to navigate complexity, manage ambiguity, and influence at all levels.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills across technical and executive audiences.
- Proficient in leveraging digital planning and analytics tools for scenario modeling and risk-based decision support.
Why Join Us
This is more than a leadership role - it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping how critical therapies are delivered to patients around the world. Be part of a mission-driven organization where innovation, efficiency, and care for patients define our every move.
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.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
life insurance, paid time off
Jul 25, 2025