Senior Manager, Business Partnership & Compliance Operations
- Location
- San Rafael, CA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 10 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
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 Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.
Role
Overview Reports to: Senior Director, Compliance Counsel The Senior Manager, Business Partnership & Compliance Operations serves as the primary compliance business partner for BioMarin’s Commercial and Medical Affairs teams, as well as other cross-functional stakeholders. This role is responsible for helping business teams navigate compliance requirements in a practical, risk-based manner while supporting the successful execution of business strategies, initiatives, and day-to-day operations. As the lead compliance representative supporting business execution, this position translates complex compliance expectations into clear, actionable guidance that enables informed decision-making and operational effectiveness. The Senior Manager partners closely with stakeholders across Commercial and Medical Affairs to review initiatives, provide real-time counseling, support compliant interactions with healthcare professionals and patients, and ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. This role combines strategic business partnership with hands-on compliance program execution. The successful candidate is a collaborative and solutions-oriented professional who builds credibility through sound judgment, responsiveness, and practical guidance. They are comfortable working in a matrixed environment, influencing decisions without direct authority, balancing business objectives with compliance obligations, and proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen compliant business practices and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Compliance Advisor Serve as the primary day-to-day compliance business partner for Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient services and other cross-functional stakeholders. Provide practical, timely, and business-focused compliance guidance that supports compliant execution of strategic priorities and operational activities. Build trusted relationships with business leaders by offering clear, solutions-oriented recommendations that balance compliance requirements with business objectives. Provide real-time guidance on commercial activities, field engagement questions, medical activities, scientific exchange considerations, stakeholder interactions, customer engagements, and business initiatives. Partner with brand teams, Medical Affairs leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to review proposed activities and identify compliance