Senior Manager, Planning & Performance

Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: June 29, 2025

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 Commercial Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Be a Catalyst for Performance, Agility & Impact Across BioMarin Are you driven by the idea of influencing strategy, accelerating execution, and shaping how decisions are made across a global biotech organization? As the Senior Manager of Planning & Performance, you’ll operate at the heart of BioMarin’s Commercial engine, where bold strategy meets disciplined execution.This high-visibility role offers the opportunity to shape how we plan, govern, and deliver results across Business Units and geographies. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a unifier across functions, building frameworks, forums, and tools that enable smarter, faster, and more accountable decision-making. What You’ll Do Create Clarity and Enable Agility Across the Business Lead the orchestration of commercial planning and enablement processes (e.g., IBT, CBRs, MLT, 3Ms/BU & Function LTs), helping align our global and regional teams behind shared goals. Architect and evolve an integrated brand planning (IBP) framework that connects insights, strategy, execution and measurement while fostering both consistency and innovation across teams. Own and optimize the commercial planning calendar, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and financial cycles. Fuel Decision-Making and Accountability Through Strategic Forums Design and facilitate high-impact leadership forums that transform plans into action, elevate performance conversations, and support effective resource allocation. Champion cross-functional collaboration to surface performance opportunities and accelerate decision-making at the right levels of the organization. Build a Culture of Excellence Through Communication and Engagement Serve as a force multiplier for the Business Operations & Strategy (BOS) team, crafting narratives, aligning stakeholders, and designing team experiences that inspire, connect, and empower. Lead the creation of enterprise-wide presentations and communications that position initiatives for maximum strategic impact. Modernize How We Work, Share, and Lead Harness technology and GenAI to streamline planning, communication, and decision-making, driving efficiency and amplifying Commercial impact. Lead the evolution of the Commercial Compass (SharePoint) into a dynamic, intelligent platform for knowledge-sharing, team alignment, and real-time access to strategic content. Champion smart automation and AI-enabled insights to support Commercial governance, brand planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Continuously identify and scale best practices that make our forums, systems, and workflows more effective, integrated, and future ready. Why This Role Matters This is more than a planning role; it’s a strategic platform for cross-functional influence and global impact. You’ll help shape how BioMarin makes critical decisions, builds culture, and delivers results. Whether it’s enabling launch readiness, guiding resource prioritization, or elevating how teams operate, your work will help unlock agility and performance across Commercial.You’ll also gain unique exposure to senior leadership, while growing your own leadership toolkit, as a coach and culture builder. Who You Are A strategic operator who thrives in complexity and brings structure, clarity, and purpose to cross-functional work. A connector and communicator who influences without authority and builds trust across levels. A performance enabler who champions continuous improvement and leads with curiosity, pragmatism, and drive. A leader in the making, motivated by growth, for yourself and others, and energized by environments where psychological safety and high standards go together. Preferred Experience 5 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Strategy, or Planning in a global biotech or pharmaceutical environment. Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, automation, and GenAI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, AI-enabled dashboards, or workflow tools) to improve team performance and business outcomes. Experience leading or partnering on digital transformation initiatives, including system adoption, data transparency, or martech/ops integrations. Strong project management and executive communications skills. Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft tools (PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); experience with workflow automation or AI-based productivity tools a plus. MBA or advanced degree preferred. 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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