Director, People & Process Management, Global Study Operations
Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 25, 2026
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Job 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
Worldwide Research and Development From research and discovery to
post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all
bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support
those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and
best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to
patients who live with genetic diseases. The Associate Director
(AD)/ Director (D), Global Study Operations, will fulfill the role
of People & Process Manager of Study Managers, and is accountable
for the consistent application of line management and process
execution across the book of work for trial delivery at BioMarin.
The book of work includes the Phase -1 throughPost Approval space
with the Program Leads being accountable for the successful
operational delivery of all the assigned studies within their
program(s).In this role the AD/D is the mentor, coach, and
line-manager to Study Managers and Senior Study Managers. The AD/D
will drive a positive team-based culture that is conducive to
attracting, retaining, and motivating the Global Study Operations
team.In addition, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to
the process development based on lessons learned, and innovative
approaches to continuously improve the execution of trial delivery.
This role combines the complexity of study execution in the early
and late-stage development space, with the need for rapid
development to support registration and the focus on life cycle
management in the post approval space. This role will report to the
Head of People and Process Management. Leadership Responsibility:
The AD/D will manage between 8-12 Study Manager and Senior Study
Manager level staff located globally. Those individuals will be
interacting with cross-functional departments involved in the
execution of clinical trials including but not limited to Clinical
Development, Global Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Data Sciences,
Clinical Supply Chain, Pharmacovigilance, as well as the executives
that are the function heads of those departments.The incumbent is a
technically strong individual who has experience in leading a team
of diverse individuals to successfully deliver on trial and program
expectations. Communication skills at all levels of the
organization are a critical aspect, requiring coaching of direct
reports on how to flex presentations or discussions based on the
level of the audience and the critical information needed by that
audience. The AD/D will be responsible for developing leaders of
high-performing teams. Although not directly contributing to
program goals the AD/D, GSO will work with direct reports and
program directors to stay tightly connected to the on-time
execution of deliverables. The AD/D will contribute to or lead the
development of internal training programs and leverage BioMarin and
external training resources to develop staff. This role will ensure
thoughtful definition and follow-through of Individual Development
Plans (IDP) for direct reports. Minimum Requirements: • Minimum of
10 years in the pharmaceutical industry with a BA/BS degree with a
focus on life sciences,nursing, or related technical or scientific
discipline or 8 years in the pharmaceutical industry with amaster’s
degree• Minimum of 3 years management experience Role Specific
Minimum Requirements: • Strong leadership attributes with
excellence in line management, leading, coaching, and motivating
adiverse team of individuals to reach their highest potential and
successfully deliver on trial and programexpectations.• Expertise
in clinical trial management and vendor oversight• Solid business
acumen with comfort in agile delivery in a complex learning
environment, including the ability to produce and present clear,
concise, professionally written communications and presentations to
senior level executives and stakeholders.• Experience in working
with Learning, Development, Engagement and Talent Strategy
frameworks that welcome diversity, equity, and inclusion.•
Effective written/verbal communication and people skills, with
experience influencing and fostering collaborative relations with
cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.• Innovative mindset
with proven history of championing and supporting change to
positively impact the business and its stakeholders.• Proactive,
flexible, adaptive, and successful navigation of self and team
through conflict or ambiguity to seek clarity, structure, and
solutions.• Professional maturity to engage effectively and
confidentially (as warranted) with employees, vendors,and team
members. Key Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
People Management focus: • Partner with Phase Leads and Program
Directors to align on program delivery expectations for direct
reports, contribute to the development of process improvements and
establish best practices to enhance the execution of trial delivery
across the organization.• Effectively lead, develop, manage, and
retain high performing teams; set vision and purpose through goals,
clear and authentic communication.• Ensure visibility and alignment
of corporate and functional goals with individual goals.• Build and
manage effective working relationships with other line managers and
leaders to ensure effective relations to support an engagement
strategy that values diversity, inclusion, and equity.• Build and
establish a positive team through management best practices
including giving timely feedback, understanding retention issues,
and ensuring clear priorities.• Build and establish a positive work
environment by encouraging mutual respect, and accountability on a
functional and project level, both locally and globally to
implement and deliver the study.• Develop and manage partnerships
with key enterprise business partners, SMEs, and stakeholders to
support a strong network fostering an open and collaborative
environment across the global network. Process Management focus: •
Collaborate with key business partners and contribute to the
efforts and overall success of the wider Global Study Operations
team.• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional leads
aligning on the management of project scope, plan resources,
maintain schedules, and facilitate open bi-directional
communication.• Contribute to the implementation of strategies and
plans to improve complex drug development processes and
capabilities.• Ensure compliance with all SOPs, ICH-GCP guidelines,
regulatory authority regulations and patient safety standards in
the conduct of global clinical trial execution.• Establish and
maintain high quality clear work standards for projects while
ensuring timely delivery of customer's business requirements within
the specific business initiative and project timelines 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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