Manager, Analytical Services

biomarin; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin in Cork, Ireland, is hiring a Senior Manager, Analytical Services onsite at Shanbally, Ringaskiddy. You will lead a team of Scientists, Research Associates and Analysts providing GxP, Non-GxP and method establishment testing support for internal and external programs, ensuring an inspection-ready laboratory.

This role oversees budget, strategy, and development of analytical capabilities, collaborates with the Functional Head and People Department, and guides quality, manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Leadership of Scientists, Research Associates and Analysts in Analytical Sciences.
• Experience with GxP, Non-GxP testing and method establishment.
• Ability to maintain an inspection-ready laboratory and regulatory compliance (21 CFR, USP, ICH).
• Experience coordinating budgets and forecasting.
• Strong data analysis and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Analytical Services team to deliver high-quality results.
• Maintain inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Manage department budget and forecasting.
• Collaborate with AS Functional Head and People Department on staffing.
• Oversee method development and validation activities.
• Support manufacturing, QA during investigations.

Skills

Team leadership

People development

Biochemical techniques

Enzyme kinetics

Separations methods

Process development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CMC support

Education

PhD in a relevant field

MSc in a relevant field

Job description

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.

Manager, Analytical Services

Onsite Role - Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork

Closing Date: 22nd July 2026

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Analytical Services is a leadership position in the Analytical Sciences team, focused on leading a team of Scientists, Research Associates and Analysts who provide GxP, Non‑GxP, & Method Establishment attribute phase appropriate testing support for internal and external programs. The Senior Manager/Manager is also accountable for maintaining an inspection ready laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department Leadership and Management
• Collaborate with AS Functional Head and People Department to identify needs and participate in recruiting, hiring
• Lead and develop a cohesive, balanced, and high functioning team focused on producing high quality deliverables and outcomes
• Provide support to the team through excellent change management skills
• Optimize the organizational design and allocation of team resources across the Technical Lab Operations to meet the needs of a growing pipeline of products as well as critical non-program strategies and initiatives
• Mentor, coach and inspire Analytical Services team on BioMarin skill and career development
• Ensure all individual training and guidelines are kept current.
• Set short- and long-term Analytical Services department goals oriented to a high performing Analytical Services function (e.g., Objectives and Key Results (OKRs))
• Manage annual budget, operational expenditures, and forecasting activities
• Delegate responsibilities of laboratory equipment qualification and maintenance, where applicable
• Review protocols, experimental designs to support clear instructions for implementation and execution of experiments
• Support analytical design of special studies for product development activities
• Provide technical expertise for analytical methods and analysis of trends for data
• Review and approve documents such as, but not limited to, standard operating procedures, protocols, reports and QMS records
• Collaboratively lead the strategic expansion of laboratory capabilities including drug product forensics capabilities.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality and QC during manufacturing and/or investigations, when required

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Ensure the laboratory in an inspection-ready state and that all Analytical Services staff take part in maintaining the lab in an inspection ready state
• Interpret and apply 21CFR, USP, EP, JP and ICH regulatory guidelines and directives when needed
• Ensure the team is compliant to safety and environmental standards

Process Improvement & Training:

• Support the implementation and management of GxP, Non-GxP, & Method and phase-appropriate testing within Analytical Services
• Support improvement activities to ensure delivery of scientifically sound and analytical methods
• Support or lead continuous improvement in procedures and systems to improve organizational effectiveness, quality assurance compliance, and regulatory and other requirements (cGMP, ICH)

Skills & Experience:

• Process Development and/or Manufacturing science experience preferred
• Experience in process analytics as part of process development work
• Experience leading teams through organizational change
• Expertise in biochemical techniques such as enzymatic activity, enzyme kinetics, and cell-based method.
• Expertise in separations methods
• Excellent people development skills and team leadership
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organizational skills and aptitude for developing robust processes to improve efficiency in the labs
• Experience supporting CMC teams preferred

Education:

• B.S +10 years experience, MSc + 8 years experience, or PhD + 3-5 years experience

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.