Job Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Commercial

Be part of the worldwide infrastructure that gets our drugs to underserved patients around the world. Our global sales force solidifies BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as South America, EuMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

Onsite in San Rafael on Tuesday and Thursday CONTRACT

The Strategic Insights Excellence & Operations Associate serves as the operational backbone of the Strategic Insights and Performance Excellence (SIPE) team, enabling efficient execution across contracting, procurement, market research operations, compliance, and process improvement while partnering cross-functionally to support evolving business priorities.
Must Have:
1) At least 2 Years of SAP/Ariba (contracting & procurement platform) and Coupa/Spend Source

2) End-to-end contract management, including receiving and submitting, monitoring and tracking a large volume of contracts (At least 100+ contracts per month) from draft through final signatures.

3) Comfortability with ambiguity and navigating complex processes and systems. Ability to work autonomously and proactively, capable of troubleshooting and figuring things out. Must be able to explain previous experience with navigating complex processes and systems.
4) Exceptional attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience building cross-functional relationships, managing complex operational processes, and maintaining high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Duties
• End-to-end contract management, including receiving and submitting, monitoring and tracking a large volume of contracts from draft through final signatures
• Monitoring and tracking a large volume of requisition requests from submission to financial approval and PO creation
• Creating and submitting contract and financial requisition requests using SAP/Ariba (contracting & procurement platform) and Coupa/Spend Source (spend management tool)
• Researching vendors in systems to determine if vendors are active, prior to contracting new relationships; handle new supplier submissions or updating existing suppliers as necessary
• Drafting and routing multiple contract types for review/negotiation: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders
• Acting as a liaison between BioMarin, internal business partners, and outside vendors to facilitate contract execution
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal business partners
• Engaging with other functional areas within BioMarin to assess and respond to contracting and requisition needs, obligations, and revisions
• Monitoring and coordinating complex workflows between the business, Procurement, Finance and Legal Departments to ensure tasks move forward in a timely manner
• Serve as the operational point of contact for SIPE processes, ensuring consistency, governance, and timely execution across contracting, procurement, market research, and vendor management activities.
• Lead Market Research (MRP) and Social Listening (SL) operational compliance and data quality processes, ensuring adherence to internal policies, governance requirements, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Finance, etc) to strengthen operational processes, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and enhance organizational agility in responding to evolving business needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process efficiencies, standardizing workflows, and helping optimize operational execution across SIPE activities.
Skills Needed:
• Prior experience in contract management required
• Strong acumen for SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms
• Comfortable with ambiguity and navigating complex processes and systems
• Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems, and drive issues to resolution
• Detail-oriented: strong proofreading and editing skills, and the ability to consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work
• Strong computer skills in database management and document preparation (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and aggressive timelines while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
• Strong technology aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and leverage new systems, digital tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service oriented: must be able to communicate effectively with internal business partners as well as external vendors/suppliers
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and build productive partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational risks, proactively resolve issues, and communicate effectively across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
Nice To Have Skills:
• Experience in contracts administration or other relevant experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience at a large law firm or within an in-house legal department of a public company a plus.
• Experience within biotech/pharma/medical device industry or other contract-intensive fields a plus.
• Familiarity with SpringCM is a plus.
• Experience supporting market research, compliance, or operational processes in a highly regulated industry is a plus.
• Science or technology background is a plus
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to streamline workflows and improve operational effectiveness.
• Experience supporting digital transformation or process automation initiatives is a plus

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.

Ireland Safety Responsibility
Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.