(CW) Contracts Associate (Legal Department) Contract

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Contracts Associate to support enterprise-wide contracting within our Legal Department. This contract role is ideal for recent graduates pursuing a legal career and offers exposure to NDA, MSA, amendments, and change orders within a biotechnology company.

The role requires on-site presence in San Rafael two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) with potential additional days. Competitive salaries and onsite amenities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Research prior contracting relationships with suppliers and other parties.
• Draft and negotiate company agreements (NDAs, MSAs, amendments, scopes of work, change orders).
• Use BioMarin templates in CLM systems and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Analytical skills

Proactive communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job 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. 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.

Hybrid position; Candidate must be in-office in San Rafael on Tuesdays and Thursdays*** Contracts Associate-Contract role BioMarin is seeking a Contracts Associate to join our Legal Department. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail‑oriented professional to gain hands‑on experience supporting enterprise‑wide contracting within a dynamic biotechnology company. This position is well‑suited for candidates interested in pursuing law school/a legal career. Recent college graduates are eligible to apply. BioMarin offers competitive salaries and benefits with onsite amenities including collaborative indoor and outdoor spaces and an onsite coffee bar and café.

Contract Associate responsibilities include the ability to:

• Research prior contracting relationships with suppliers and other contracting parties.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of company agreements including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Amendments, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders, using BioMarin templates, in BioMarin’s procurement and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
• Utilize Legal Department playbooks and approved guidance to negotiate contracts within established parameters.
• Monitor and track a large volume of contracts from draft to final signatures using the CLM.
• Ensure company‑wide compliance with BioMarin's contracting policy and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison among Legal, Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP), business partners, and external contracting parties to facilitate contract review, negotiation, and execution.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and respond to contracting needs.
• Exercise sound judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine action, including identifying issues and escalating matters to in‑house counsel when appropriate.
• Support Legal Department initiatives, including maintaining templates and playbooks, training users on contract management processes, and improving operational efficiencies.
• Provide support for departmental projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite at least two days per week (currently Tuesdays and Thursdays), with occasional additional onsite days as needed.
• Must be detail oriented, self‑motivated, a quick learner, and have a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and timely with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers/partners, outside counsel, internal legal team, business partners, GSP, and other stakeholders; proactively communicate relevant issues and deadlines.
• Excellent organization and time management skills required; Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with a heavy workload, and work under pressure.
• Strong technology aptitude and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and enterprise AI tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a contracts administrator or contracts associate.
• Coursework in legal studies or experience at a law firm or within an in‑house legal department of a public company.

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.