(CW) Executive Assistant (TEMPORARY)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

San Rafael (CA)

Hybrid

USD 42,705 - 68,880

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the VP Global Supply Chain in a contract full-time hybrid onsite role at BioMarin HQ in San Rafael, CA.

You will anticipate needs, coordinate complex scheduling and travel, and serve as a trusted liaison with senior leaders and external partners, enabling strategic priorities and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience supporting senior executives in global or high-growth orgs.
Proactive, kind, and adept at anticipating executive needs.
Proven success managing interactions with senior leadership teams.
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Serve as right-hand to VP Global Supply Chain, anticipating needs and creating leverage.
Coordinate complex scheduling, travel, communications, and team prep with discretion and efficiency.
Act as trusted liaison with senior leaders and external partners, ensuring preparation and executive presence.
Support cross-functional and global collaboration across BioMarin sites and time zones.
Leverage digital tools, including AI, to drive efficiency and new ways of working.
Draft, review, and refine communications, presentations and reports.

Skills

Executive support

Scheduling & travel

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication

Mentoring admins

Digital tools AI

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Microsoft 365

AI tools

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.

CONTRACT ROLE ***Hybrid Role - San Rafael Office on Tues. Wed. and Thurs.***

Executive Assistant to VP Global Supply Chain

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the VP of Global Supply Chain at BioMarin. This opportunity requires a polished professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to impact across the organization.

More than an administrative partner, the Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted extension of the VP of Global Supply Chain—anticipating needs, taking initiative, and creating leverage so the VP Global Supply Chain can focus on the most critical priorities. In addition, this role provides the opportunity to influence and support other administrative staff, encouraging teamwork, fostering collaboration and building a collegial, collaborative environment. This position is highly cross‑functional and global in scope, requiring the ability to navigate multiple time zones, cultures and priorities.

What You'll Do

Serve as the right‑hand—anticipating needs, taking initiative, and creating leverage so the VP Global Supply Chain can focus on critical priorities.
Orchestrate complex scheduling, travel, communications, and team preparation with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency.
Serve as a trusted liaison for the VP Global Supply Chain with senior leaders and external partners—ensuring seamless preparation and execution of meetings while representing BioMarin with professionalism, poise and executive presence.
Partner in building and sustaining company culture by supporting offsites, events, and initiatives that strengthen engagement across BioMarin's global sites.
Support the VP Global Supply Chain and fellow administrative professionals in leveraging digital tools—including emerging technologies like AI—to drive efficiency and unlock new ways of working.
Draft, review, and refine communications, presentations, and reports with clarity, accuracy, and professional polish.

What You Bring

10+ years of experience supporting senior executives in complex, global, or high‑growth organizations.
A reputation for being proactive, kind, and highly attuned to anticipating the needs of executives.
Demonstrated success managing interactions with senior leadership teams.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities in high‑pressure environments.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with executive‑level polish.
Strong problem‑solving ability and creativity in approaching challenges.
Experience mentoring or leading administrative professionals.
Proven fluency with modern digital tools and platforms; comfort guiding others in navigating emerging technologies.

Work Hours/Location

This is a contract full time, hybrid onsite role based at BioMarin HQ in San Rafael, CA. You will typically work onsite most days alongside other Executive Assistants.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to directly support the VP Global Supply Chain of a global biotechnology leader, helping drive organizational impact and supporting the mission to bring life‐changing therapies to patients around the world. In this role, you will contribute to the growth and culture of the company, and gain exposure to strategic decision‑making at the highest levels. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues worldwide and play a critical role in enabling the future of an innovative, mission‑driven organization.

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.

In the U.S, the salary range for this position is $31 to $50 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.