Manager, Corporate Compliance
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- 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 The Manager, Corporate Compliance serves as a strategic compliance business partner to BioMarin’s US Commercial and Medical organizations. This role is responsible for providing practical, risk-based guidance on business activities, ensuring alignment with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and internal policies. This individual will play a critical role in shaping compliant business practices, educating stakeholders on compliance guardrails, and monitoring field activities to promote both adherence and sustained understanding. The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and able to work independently, while building strong, trusted relationships across functions. They bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Business Partnership & Advisor Serve as a compliance advisor to Commercial and Medical teams, providing clear, actionable guidance on business activities, engagements, and strategies Interpret and apply healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes (e.g., FDA, OIG, PhRMA) in a practical, business-relevant manner Provide risk-based recommendations on proposed initiatives, including field activities, patient programs, advisory boards, and HCP engagements Draft clear and concise legal/compliance analyses and guidance memoranda tailored to business stakeholders Proactively identify compliance risks and partner with stakeholders to develop pragmatic mitigation strategies Training, Education & Enablement Partner with internal stakeholders to design and deliver targeted compliance training aligned to evolving business needs and risk areas Translate complex regulations into simple, actionable guidance to drive understanding and adoption Reinforce compliance expectations through ongoing education, coaching, and real-time guidance Support development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and tools that enable compliant decision-making in the field Monitoring & Oversight of Business Activities Support and participate in monitoring of field and business activities, including patient events, advisory boards, speaker programs, and hub interactions Conduct live and/or retrospective monitoring to assess adherence to compliance guardrails and identify trends or gaps Partner with Commercial, Medical, and Compliance leadership to ensure appropriate follow-up, training, and remediation based on monitoring outcomes Support execution and continuous