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Senior Director, Network Strategy

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Who We Are / Background

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.

As we execute our corporate strategy and ensure we continue to supply products to patients at the right quality, service level and cost, how we configure our manufacturing network to meet these strategic objectives is critical to Technical Operations success.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading the development and deployment of manufacturing network strategies across the end-to-end supply chain which meet the needs of the current product portfolio and the emerging pipeline
• Create and communicate clear and concise Network Design principles to support network strategies and clear site purposes
• Create and communicate meaningful network guidance across the network in partnership with cross functional heads. This includes gaining leadership alignment and endorsement of core/non-core capabilities, network roadmaps, product portfolio and site missions.
• Complete near to long term analysis of demands, capacity, constraints and options to facilitate strategic decisions. Assess network economics, options analysis and risk assessments in support of proposals.
• Lead cross functional teams to propose investments in new capacities and capabilities, rationalization of legacy assets and identification of leveraging/partnering opportunities to ensure an agile, resilient, and cost-effective network.
• Create coherent strategy and prioritization across products with similar profiles (technology, process, and capabilities, etc.)
• Maintain strong connections to the upstream pipeline via Technical Development Services as well as the downstream Commercial and BU needs via Supply Chain / Value Stream organization to ensure solutions incorporate broad and diverse insights while ensuring end-to-end optimization.
• Develop and advance digital solutions to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of assessments
• Build and maintain external connections relevant to identifying marketplace and industry trends.
• Drive analysis and decisions required from a planned or unplanned ‘trigger event’ (e.g., uptick in demand, capacity gap, etc.) and ensure network assessments are triggered where capacity and capability gaps exist
• Establish tracking and reporting mechanisms to ensure relevant network strategy decisions are integrated into business plans and remain on track to deliver against targets
• Participate as directed in other projects to support the Network Strategy Team objectives.

Foundational Capabilities:

Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to understand business needs, conduct current state baseline, define business case, develop program framework, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the context and needs of the organization.

Strategic thinking: ability to analyze complex situations, identify key trends and opportunities and make decisions that align with overarching TOPS and Corporate goals

Technical Knowledge: understand key principles, assumptions, and technical considerations in relation to various biologics Drug substance, Drug product and Packaging processes, both internally and externally sourced

Analytical and critical thinking: Demonstrated ability to work with existing information systems to gather and analyze data, synthesize qualitative and quantitative data; draw actionable insights, and develop a coherent story/presentation to drive action.

Change Leadership and influence: Demonstrated ability to articulate the “why”, develop coherent story, present to executive leadership, align stakeholders, push through challenges, navigate periods of uncertainty and lack of clarity, and be flexible to course correct the means while being focused on the ends.

Core Behaviors:
• Be accountable: self-drive and initiative to deliver on personal and team commitments
• Follow the science: leverage data and analytics to propose network decisions that align with strategic objectives
• Be real: have courage to speak your mind especially when it isn’t easy
• Be excellent: set bold goals (at the risk of failing) and exercise initiative and drive to achieve them
• Be a team player: enable team to operate as a high-performing team
• Partnership - ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different departments and all levels.

Minimum Requirements:
• 15+ years of experience in a Technical Operations organization with at least 5 years in functional leadership role at a site (eg. Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality)
• Managed the development and execution of complex strategic initiatives, involving multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain. Data Analytics / Business Administration qualifications favorable additions.
• APICS certification preferred
• Program management of complex initiatives
• Six sigma, LEAN manufacturing certifications and practical experience desirable

Travel required at up to 20% internationally.

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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Director, Network Strategy, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Are you ready to step into a leadership role that makes a tangible impact on human health? Join BioMarin as a Senior Director of Network Strategy, where your expertise in strategic operations will directly influence our robust pipeline of transformative biomedicines. At BioMarin, we've spent over two decades pushing the boundaries of science to develop innovative drugs for those with significant unmet medical needs. As the Senior Director, you'll take the reins in creating and executing manufacturing network strategies that optimize our supply chain and meet current and future product demands. This position is all about collaboration and communication; you'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure every aspect of our network is aligned with the company’s strategic goals. Not only will you analyze complex data to drive decisions, but you'll also have the opportunity to lead teams in proposing investments in new capacities and optimizing our existing assets. Your leadership will be pivotal as you track and report on key strategies, ensuring that we remain agile in a fast-paced market. If you have a track record of navigating complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and thrive in a dynamic environment, you’ll fit right in with our team of passionate problem solvers. With BioMarin, you're not just taking a job; you're joining a mission to enhance lives through bold scientific endeavors.

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Director, Network Strategy at BioMarin?

As a Senior Director of Network Strategy at BioMarin, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the manufacturing network strategies to support both current product portfolios and emerging pipelines. This includes conducting analyses of demands and capacity to make strategic decisions while ensuring alignment across various departments. Moreover, you'll lead cross-functional teams to propose new investments and optimize existing capacities, all while actively maintaining connections to both Technical Development and Commercial segments.