Associate Director of Procurement for Commercial Team in Biotech / PharmaceuticalsSpecializing in Agency Partnerships, Media Strategy & Marketing Investment OptimizationWho 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 Corporate Groups
It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.
Global Sourcing and Procurement The Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) organization is accountable for driving and delivering Procurement value to support stakeholders’ and organizational strategic objectives. The GSP function delivers value to BioMarin by leading transformation change and implementing industry leading category strategies that directly support the corporate strategy. The GSP organization leverages market intelligence, subject matter expertise and business insights in the procurement of goods and services and management of BioMarin’s growing third party spend of $1B+. Through collaboration with our external suppliers and internal business partners, GSP helps bring innovative new medicines to patients. The Professional Services / Consulting Senior Category Manager is an individual contributor role supporting the organization enterprise-wide across all functions. This role reports to the Global Enterprise Services Sourcing Leader, who is part the GSP Leadership Team and reports to the Vice President of Global Sourcing and Procurement.
Role Scope: The Associate Director, Commercial Category Manager, will be responsible for shaping and executing industry-leading procurement strategies that align with BioMarin’s strategic priorities. This leader will develop deep and influential relationships with senior stakeholders, establish transparent and competitive supply channels, and drive innovation and continuous improvement in how BioMarin partners with the marketplace. The role is primary responsibility for designing and delivering category strategies across the Commercial Services portfolio, including but not limited to: - Creative Agencies for Branded and Unbranded campaigns
- Digital Advertising including Omnichannel Marketing
- Market Research and Data Insights
This position requires close collaboration with BioMarin’s Commercial Organization globally to align on long-range plans, annual business imperatives, and strategic objectives. The Associate Director will ensure category strategies not only deliver optimized cost and quality outcomes, but also enable BioMarin to achieve a high-quality, reliable, and innovative supply base. Strategy & Leadership