(CW) Laboratory Project Manager /Laboratory Move (CONTRACT/TEMPORARY)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Move Project Manager in Novato, CA.

This role plans, coordinates, and executes complex laboratory relocations involving high‑value scientific equipment and regulated environments to minimize disruption while maintaining safety, regulatory, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of project management or laboratory operations experience, with hands‑on experience in large moves (300+ pieces of equipment) and familiarity with

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timeline, milestones, and critical path for laboratory relocation.
• Develop relocation budgets including vendor costs and calibration services.
• Assess readiness of the new facility and ensure alignment with technical requirements.
• Attend project OAC and specification development meetings.
• Serve as primary liaison across stakeholders (lab teams, PM, equipment owners, EHS&S, Facilities).
• Lead regular meetings and status updates to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
• Establish contingency and risk mitigation plans for equipment damage or delays.
• Coordinate labeling, inventory tracking, and data management during moves.
• Coordinate equipment recalibration, testing, and qualification with OEMs and vendors.
• Verify installation, utility connections, and placement of laboratory equipment.

Job description

About BioMarin

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.

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. Engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain cutting‑edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and control, and procure the goods and services needed to support manufacturing and the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Job Title

Laboratory Move Project Manager

Job Summary / Purpose

The Laboratory Move Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex laboratory relocations involving high‑value scientific equipment, sensitive materials, and regulated environments. The role ensures seamless transition of laboratory operations with minimal disruption while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Facilities Management, or a related field required.
• Project Management certification preferred.

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in project management, laboratory operations, or facilities‑related roles.
• Hands‑on experience managing complex laboratory relocations, including large‑scale moves (e.g., 300+ pieces of equipment).
• Preferred experience working within biologics or regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience coordinating with equipment vendors, OEMs, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment lifecycle (shutdown, transport, calibration, commissioning, and qualification).
• Familiarity with facility systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, process gases, process waste, and laboratory ventilation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Pre‑Move Planning & Strategy
  • Define project scope, timeline, milestones, and critical path for laboratory relocation.
  • Develop and manage relocation budgets, including vendor costs, calibration services, and waste disposal.
  • Assess readiness of the new facility, ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
  • Attend project OAC and specification development meetings.
• Coordination & Communication
  • Serve as the primary liaison across stakeholders including laboratory teams, project management teams, equipment owners, EHS&S, Facilities, Real Estate, and Information Management.
  • Lead regular project meetings and status updates to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
  • Establish contingency and risk mitigation plans for equipment damage, delays, or operational impacts.
  • Assign and coordinate internal team responsibilities, including labeling, inventory tracking, and data management.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols for decommissioning, decontamination, and clearance of laboratory equipment and spaces.
  • Secure and maintain required regulatory permits and approvals (e.g., DEA, EPA, DOT, FDA, CDC).
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Logistics & Execution
  • Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all assets, including equipment, chemicals, biological materials, consumables and spare parts.
  • Direct and supervise on‑site moving activities, including sequencing, logistics coordination, and safety enforcement.
  • Coordinate with specialized vendors for packing, transportation, and handling of sensitive equipment.
• Post‑Move Activities
  • Coordinate equipment recalibration, testing, and qualification with OEMs and vendors.
  • Verify proper installation, utility connections, and placement of all laboratory equipment.
  • Conduct final inspections and walkthroughs with safety and facilities teams to certify readiness of the new laboratory.
  • Support formal closure of the previous space and operational release of the new environment.
• Ability to manage high‑pressure timelines and complex logistical coordination.

Key Competencies

• Strong project and program management skills.
• Cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Risk assessment and mitigation capability.
• Technical expertise in laboratory operations and equipment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Additional Information

• May require periodic on‑site presence during move execution phases.

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.