Sr. Executive Coordinator / Project Coordinator to Chief Scientific Officer

biomarin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin seeks a highly capable Sr Executive Coordinator / Project Coordinator to support the Chief Scientific Officer at our San Rafael headquarters. The role blends executive support with coordination of scientific, operational, and cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate acts as a trusted extension of the CSO, anticipating needs, organizing priorities, and ensuring smooth execution of day-to-day activities and strategic priorities with strong project coordination and business acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years supporting senior executives or C-suite.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• High discretion and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Executive support: manage complex calendars, travel, agendas, and communications for the CSO.
• Project coordination: track actions, milestones and risk; support reporting.
• Information & workflow: maintain Teams/SharePoint workspaces and streamline processes.
• Stakeholder engagement: liaise with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Represent CSO office professionally in internal & external interactions.

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

Communication & diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

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.

About Worldwide Research and Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our R&D engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with rare diseases.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Sr Executive Coordinator / Project Coordinator to support the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at our corporate headquarters in San Rafael. This role is a critical partner to the CSO, combining high-level executive support with coordination of key scientific, operational, and cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate operates as a trusted extension of the CSO, anticipating needs, driving organization and prioritization, and ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day activities and strategic priorities. This position goes beyond traditional administrative support and requires strong project coordination capabilities, business acumen, and the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.

Executive Support

• Manage a complex and dynamic calendar aligned to strategic priorities
• Coordinate domestic and international travel
• Prepare agendas and materials for key meetings and reviews, including RED LT meetings
• Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders
• Draft communications and presentations and gain appropriate approvals
• Handle sensitive information with discretion

Project Coordination & Operations

• Coordinate and track activities and actions across the RED LT
• Support leadership team meeting cadence
• Maintain trackers for deliverables and milestones
• Identify risks and drive resolution
• Support preparation of executive reporting

Information & Workflow Management

• Maintain Teams/SharePoint workspaces
• Streamline workflows and processes
• Support internal communications

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with senior leaders
• Act as cross-functional liaison
• Represent CSO office professionally

Qualifications - Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years supporting senior executives
• Strong project coordination experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• High discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience supporting R&D leadership
• Familiarity with drug development
• Executive/board material preparation experience

Key Competencies

• Anticipation & Proactivity
• Execution Excellence
• Business Acumen