Executive Director, Head of Alliance Management

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.

Position OverviewBioMarin is seeking a seasoned and strategic Executive Director, Head of Alliance Management to lead our most critical external partnerships – including strategic collaborations, licensing agreements, and post M&A integrations.  Reporting directly to the Chief Business Officer, this executive will oversee alliance strategy and execution across BioMarin’s global portfolio, ensuring our collaborations deliver on both scientific and business objectives, and be a member of the BioMarin Partnering Leadership Team. This is a highly visible role, both internally and externally. The successful candidate will partner cross-functionally with senior leaders across Research, Development, Finance, Legal/IP, and Commercial—and serve as the primary representative of alliance management in board-facing settings. They will also lead a growing team of Alliance Managers and will join a world-class Business Development team known for its strategic rigor, scientific sophistication, and a proven ability to lead and operationalize complex growth initiatives.This role is ideal for an experienced alliance professional or a senior business development leader with demonstrated success managing complex partnerships in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Experience with M&A integration, joint governance models, and navigating global, cross-functional teams will be highly valued. Key ResponsibilitiesAlliance Leadership & Strategy

• Lead BioMarin’s alliance management function, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and long-term value realization from each partnership
• Serve as the primary relationship lead with senior counterparts at partner organizations; build trust and foster shared commitment to collaboration outcomes
• Act as BioMarin’s representative on joint steering committees and other formal governance forums; ensure timely, strategic decision-making
• Drive the design and implementation of governance structures, escalation paths, and issue resolution processes across active collaborations

 Organizational Influence & Stakeholder Management

• Engage with the BioMarin executive team and board members to provide updates on key partnerships and integration efforts
• Serve as a thought partner to senior functional leaders (e.g., Clinical, Regulatory, Research, Commercial) to ensure collaborative execution aligns with both partner and BioMarin goals
• Shape how BioMarin is perceived by current and future strategic partners through thoughtful, values-driven relationship management

 Post-Deal Integration & Project Oversight

• Oversee the seamless operational integration of new partnerships and licensing arrangements; support due diligence, integration planning, and execution
• Guide internal and external teams to deliver against contractual milestones and ensure adherence to key performance indicators and alliance objectives
• Identify collaboration risks and proactively drive solutions that benefit both parties

 Team Leadership & Process Development

• Lead and mentor a team of Alliance Managers, coaching on best practices in collaboration management and conflict resolution
• Develop scalable tools, dashboards, and processes to optimize alliance tracking, communications, and reporting
• Establish internal standards for alliance health checks, governance planning, and partner engagement

 Contractual & Negotiation Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with existing partners around collaboration amendments, milestone re-alignments, and evolving partnership terms
• Provide insight into the execution terms of new contracts under negotiation in partnership with Corporate Development and Legal

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