Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance

Description

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 Senior 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 improvement of the Corporate Compliance monitoring program, including dashboard tracking and reporting
• Drive data-driven compliance monitoring by harnessing enterprise data and AI capabilities to generate actionable insights, detect emerging risks, and enhance the effectiveness of the monitoring program

Compliance Program Support

• Support the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of the US Corporate Compliance program
• Contribute to policy development and updates, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business practices
• Maintain current knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, enforcement trends, and industry expectations
• Support cross-functional initiatives and coordinate compliance-related projects, including work with external advisors as needed

Qualifications

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• J.D. preferred

Experience

• 6-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare compliance, legal, or regulatory roles
• Experience in-house, at a law firm, consulting firm, or regulatory agency preferred
• Familiarity with Commercial and/or Medical Affairs activities required

Key Capabilities & Attributes

• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and proactively identify issues and solutions
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence without authority
• Demonstrated sound judgment and risk-based decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear guidance
• Strong collaboration skills and a positive, professional presence; ability to build trust and credibility
• High level of curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments

What Will Make Someone Successful in This Role

• Is seen by the business as a trusted, practical advisor — not just a policy enforcer
• Balances compliance rigor with business enablement
• Takes initiative and works independently without needing constant direction
• Communicates clearly and constructively, even in complex or sensitive situations
• Builds strong relationships and is collaborative, approachable, and easy to work with
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Ireland Safety Responsibility
Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.