Hybrid Senior Compliance Partner – Global Life Sciences

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in Dublin is seeking a Senior Manager, Compliance to partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs and other teams across a multinational framework.

You will translate complex regulations into practical guidance, advise on interactions with HCPs and third parties, and lead regional compliance initiatives in a matrix environment. The role emphasizes risk-based decision-making, training delivery, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Law, Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare Compliance, Ethics, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• 5-8+ years of experience practicing law or working in healthcare compliance, pharmaceutical compliance, life sciences legal, ethics and compliance, or a related field.
• Experience operating effectively within complex, highly regulated and matrixed multinational organisations; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience advising business stakeholders on healthcare compliance matters, including interactions with healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations, patient organisations, grants, sponsorships, transparency requirements, promotional and non-promotional activities, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the legal, regulatory and industry code framework applicable to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently as a trusted compliance business partner, exercise sound judgement on complex or ambiguous matters, and appropriately identify and escalation higher-risk issues.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple compliance projects and priorities simultaneously, drive initiatives from planning through execution, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Nice to have: Experience supporting emerging markets – such as Eastern European Countries, Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Türkiye – is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day compliance business partner for Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Advocacy and other cross-functional stakeholders, across a matrixed regional framework that includes Northern & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (MEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Türkiye, providing practical, timely, and risk-based guidance on strategic business initiatives and fostering a culture of ethical decision-making.
• 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 considerations early in the planning process.
• Evaluate, approve, and monitor company interactions with healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations, patient organisations and other relevant third parties, to ensure they are compliant and permitted for appropriate business purposes, including organisation of advisory boards, meetings and scientific congresses.
• Review and advise on promotional and non-promotional activities and associated materials / messaging, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes and company policies.
• Translate compliance requirements into practical guidance that supports consistent decision-making and business execution while appropriately managing risk.
• Facilitate discussions regarding compliance considerations and risk mitigation approaches while helping teams identify compliant paths forward.
• Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep Corporate Compliance, other functions and senior management informed of the operation and progress of the region’s compliance effort and tuned in to key regional issues.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive compliance through ongoing stakeholder engagement and trusted business partnership.
• Lead or contribute to regional and global compliance projects, including policy development, monitoring initiatives, investigations, internal audit, training programmes and compliance programme enhancements.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, guidance documents, FAQs, and business-facing tools.
• Coordinate communications regarding new or updated compliance requirements, policies, and business processes.
• Promote operational consistency across compliance programs, processes, and stakeholder interactions.
• Maintain awareness of evolving healthcare compliance requirements, industry standards, and enforcement trends to support effective program implementation.
• Support global anti-bribery/anti-corruption efforts, including managing ABAC risks associated with partners and distributors across Northern & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (MEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Türkiye.
• Deliver live compliance training sessions to business stakeholders – including partners and distributors – as part of established compliance education programs.
• Reinforce key compliance expectations through coaching, business engagement, and ongoing communications.
• Support creation and dissemination of tools and resources that promote continued learning and knowledge retention.
• Support privacy and data protection initiatives as required in collaboration with the Global Privacy team.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Policy guidance

Training delivery

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Law, Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare Compliance, Ethics, Public Policy or a related discipline

Job description

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in Dublin is seeking a Senior Manager, Compliance to partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs and other teams across a multinational framework.

You will translate complex regulations into practical guidance, advise on interactions with HCPs and third parties, and lead regional compliance initiatives in a matrix environment. The role emphasizes risk-based decision-making, training delivery, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold global