Offer summary

Qualifications:

15+ years of supply chain experience with a strong understanding of operations processes., Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business; post-graduate education preferred., Experience in GMP production, supply planning, and project management in regulated industries., APICS, Lean, and/or Six Sigma certifications, along with SAP implementation experience..

Key responsabilities:

Develop and implement improved supply chain processes and KPIs based on data analysis.

Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment of supply chain strategies with corporate goals.

Lead a high-performing team and manage supply chain business operations effectively.

Establish and monitor KPIs while developing a digital strategy for Supply Chain transformation.

Job description

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.

Head of Supply Chain Strategy and Excellence

Reporting into VP of Global Supply Chain, this strategic leader will transform Supply Chain’s operational standards and systems for global commercial requirements. This role encompasses all end-to-end supply chain activities including forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, production control, logistics, order fulfillment, and lifecycle implementation management.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement improved supply chain processes and KPIs based on data analysis.
Collaborate with Clinical Development, Commercial, Sales & Operations Planning, external stakeholders, and suppliers.
Ensure Supply Chain strategies align with corporate strategies and portfolio lifecycles.
Improve customer satisfaction and operating efficiency.
Lead a global effort to design supply chain systems for inventory, supply, and demand visibility.
Manage a high-performing team and facilitate execution of Supply Chain business operations.
Lead an organizational function with direct and indirect reports.
Build adaptable and lean business processes for Supply Chain transformation.
Benchmark industry standards for supply chain excellence.
Integrate with clinical and commercial business requirements, finance, and digital expectations.
Represent Global Supply Chain in key SAP programs.
Support regional and central supply chain functions with continuous improvement.
Establish and monitor KPIs and deploy a control tower for Supply Chain business processes.
Develop Supply Chain’s digital strategy and roadmap.
Be a change agent and dynamic leader, managing complexity and urgency.

Candidate Profile:

Authentic leader with world-class supply chain planning, design, and operations experience.
Strong execution orientation and ability to lead through change and transformation.
Deep expertise in supply chain excellence, integrated business planning, and performance measurement.
Experience in global biologics or other highly regulated industries.
Proven track record in strategic thinking and influencing leadership teams.
Enthusiastic, customer-centric leader with a humble, mature personality.

Requirements:

15+ years of supply chain experience with understanding of supply chain and operations processes.
Experience in GMP production, supply planning, corporate strategy, logistics, and project management.
Proven track record of developing end-to-end supply chain strategies and programs.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business; post-graduate education preferred.
Experience in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology industries, or other highly regulated industries.
Experience in design, build, and optimization of supply chain processes and systems.
Proven track record in developing and deploying structure and process for leading supply chain.
Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated influencing skills.
Experience managing interdisciplinary development teams.
APICS, Lean, and/or Six Sigma certifications.
SAP implementation experience.

Critical Competencies for Success:

Ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision, seek and analyze data, develop innovative ideas, and balance change with realistic goals.
Ability to set clear goals, adapt to ambiguity, take smart risks, and act with integrity.
Ability to attract and recruit top talent, persevere in challenges, lead by example, and drive continuous improvement.
Ability to build strong relationships, inspire trust, celebrate team success, and drive decision-making.

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.

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