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.

Our Culture

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.

• Spearhead the implementation of maintenance and reliability strategies, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement
• Conduct equipment FMEA exercises to refine and enhance maintenance programs, aligning with BioMarin's commitment to excellence.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to adopt and share best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge exchange.
• Utilize lean and six sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to financial targets.
• Oversee quality compliance, ensuring all activities align with cGMP, environmental, and statutory regulations.
• Champion a culture of reliability and optimization, continuously elevating maintenance systems to support business objectives.
• Engage in the change management process, meticulously documenting and assessing maintenance program modifications to meet rigorous standards.

• Oversight of site maintenance service contracts, implementing KPI’s to ensure services completed, compliant and cost effective

• Oversight of new equipment introduction to ensure maintenance ready when introduced

• A relevant 3^rd level qualification in Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in technical operations, Asset Lifecycle Management, and maintenance.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in CAPA, FMEA, and RCA tools within a highly regulated operational environment.
• A track record of creative problem-solving and decisive action-taking.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the capacity to balance multiple priorities.

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.