Sr. Executive Coordinator / Project Coordinator to Chief Scientific Officer

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a highly capable Sr Executive Coordinator / Project Coordinator to support the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at our San Rafael, CA headquarters.

This role combines executive support with strategic project coordination across scientific and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, prepare materials for RED LT and other reviews, and act as a trusted liaison across senior leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex calendar and prioritize strategic priorities.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel.
• Prepare agendas and materials for key meetings and reviews.
• Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Draft communications and presentations with approvals.
• Coordinate and track activities across leadership teams.
• Maintain trackers for deliverables and milestones.
• Support executive reporting and governance processes.
• Maintain Teams/SharePoint workspaces and streamline workflows.
• Act as cross-functional liaison and represent CSO office professionally.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Meeting prep

Executive support

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office/Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

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