Sr. Manager, Product Launch

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Product Launch to lead and manage end-to-end launches of innovative therapies within global markets. This role requires strategic planning, compliance oversight, and cross-functional leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in biotech or pharmaceutical product launches, alongside relevant educational qualifications such as a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and PMP certification. The position promotes a hybrid work model with responsibilities that include travel and collaboration across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading product launches in biotech/pharma.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory environments and GMP.
• Proficiency in digital tools and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee integrated launch strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet launch timelines.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

PMP certification or equivalent

MBA or Master's in related field

Tools

Microsoft applications

PowerBI

SAP

Job description

Summary Description

BioMarin is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager of Product Launch to lead high-impact, end-to-end launches of innovative therapies across global markets. This high-profile, fast-paced role demands a strategic, patient-focused leader who excels at navigating regulatory complexity, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering on-time, compliant market availability.

You will shape integrated launch strategies, mitigate critical risks, and champion launch excellence to accelerate patient access to life-changing treatments. Ideal for a proven biotech/pharma executive with deep launch expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence at senior levels in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Launch Strategy, Planning & Governance

• Develop and oversee comprehensive, integrated launch plans—including timelines, dependencies, risks, resources, and market-specific requirements—while aligning technical, regulatory, supply chain, and commercial objectives.
• Partner with Product Strategy leaders to craft cohesive development-to-commercial strategies that incorporate competitive intelligence, market insights, and patient-centric value propositions.
• Establish standardized processes, tools, dashboards, and KPIs to drive global launch excellence and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Management

• Form and lead high-performing cross-functional launch teams (commercial, regulatory, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and beyond) to meet ambitious timelines.
• Build strategic partnerships and influence senior stakeholders across functions without direct authority, fostering accountability, clarity, and collaborative decision-making.

Regulatory, Quality & Compliance Readiness

• Ensure full adherence to global regulatory standards (e.g. FDA, EMA, ICH, cGMP) while proactively anticipating and resolving CMC, labeling, and access challenges to safeguard compliance and market entry.

Operational Execution & Market Delivery

• Translate strategic commitments into executable plans, monitor readiness KPIs, and lead rapid resolution of issues across manufacturing, quality, logistics, data, and packaging domains.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify, track, and mitigate multi-domain risks with a resilient, crisis-management mindset focused on forward momentum and contingency planning.
• Champion process simplification, digital tools, data automation, lean methodologies (DMAIC), and innovative approaches to embed launch excellence and adaptability.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Preferred: MBA or Master's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.

Experience

• 7+ years leading product launches into global biotech/pharma markets, with proven success in New Product Introduction and market timing processes.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory environments, GMP, and ICH guidelines.
• Expertise in Lean-DMAIC (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, balance priorities, lead change, and drive cross-functional improvements in regulated settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, PowerBI, SAP, or similar technologies.

Key Attributes & Competencies

• Decision Making & Strategic Acumen – Makes independent, complex decisions with material impact; distills critical insights from ambiguous challenges; gathers diverse inputs for sound conclusions; applies financial/business acumen and competitive/market intelligence to optimize positioning, access, and ROI.
• Influencing & Collaboration – Navigates inter-departmental dependencies; shares information transparently to align goals; listens actively, incorporates feedback, and partners across teams; builds relationships with KOLs, payers, and external stakeholders to drive advocacy and adoption.
• Agility & Resilience – Develops options to overcome setbacks; anticipates problems with deep process knowledge; seeks advice swiftly; maintains positive, solution-focused momentum in crises and fast-paced change.
• Leadership & Patient-Centric Orientation – Guides team development from foundational to advanced tasks; resolves conflicts to sustain teamwork; aligns launches with long-term portfolio vision and unmet patient needs, translating scientific complexity into compelling value.
• Innovation & Adaptability – Champions continuous learning and innovative practices (e.g., digital tools, agile adaptations in regulated settings) while operating autonomously across global regions and time zones with exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Work Style

Hybrid – expected onsite in San Rafael at least two days per week.

Approximately 15% travel.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $132,000 to $181,500. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long‑term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package that includes company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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.