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Director, GVP Compliance

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Dec 2025

About the role

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 Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

TITLEGVP Compliance Lead SUMMARY BioMarin is a world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. To support this important mission, we are looking for an individual with experience working in Pharmacovigilance (PV) within the space of Quality and Compliance. This important role will be joining our Global Quality organization and reports into the Head of R&D Compliance.This role advises internal and external key stakeholders on Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) matters and leads a team who collectively assesses compliance with global regulations/guidelines, corporate policies, and standard operating procedures. The GVP Compliance Lead partners with the GCP and GLP Compliance leads to ensure oversight and timely execution of the BioMarin R&D Audit Program. This individual is also a key point of contact supporting the planning and execution of GVP regulatory inspections and identifies and works in partnership with stakeholders to resolve regulatory compliance risks and related issues. BioMarin is a global, high-performing, team-based organization, where colleagues are flexible, multi-skilled and empowered to make decisions. A high level of initiative, clear communication, effective collaboration, strategic thinking and strong decision making are important skills the candidate would possess.Candidates must adhere to established processes and policies, demonstrating professionalism and integrity in all situations. They should ensure patient safety in pharmaceutical practices through a comprehensive strategy that integrates regulatory compliance, risk management, pharmacovigilance, and continuous improvement. RESPONSIBILITIES

Championing the implementation of Global Quality vision, policies, processes, and decisions
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, communicate, and mitigate compliance risks
Continually enhance partnerships with key stakeholders and leaders across the business
Support and drive the implementation of quality and compliance projects and objectives
Stay updated on regulations and recommend proactive compliance changes when necessary
Develop and enhance GVP Compliance processes and best practices
Lead the execution of the GVP Compliance Global Audit Program
Act as a GVP compliance core team member on regulatory inspection teams and support mock readiness activities
Provide insights to continually optimize the GVP Compliance Audit Program
Contribute to Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) updates
Core team member and key contributor to the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) compliance program
Create a high-functioning team to ensure GVP compliance and foster a culture of teamwork and mutual respect
Mentor and develop staff to achieve the