Manager, Business Analytics
Location San Rafael, California ApplyWho 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.
About Worldwide Research and Development
From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD 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 genetic diseases.
The Manager, Business Analytics role supports World Wide Research and Development (WWRD) within the Operational Insights Center (OIC) in designing, developing and maintaining non-GXP computer systems that process and store business operational data. This position requires technical expertise in the Power Platform low-code approach, as well as deep Power BI development experience in Data Analysis Expressions (DAX language), Power Query data modeling and SQL. Familiarity with Development Operations (“DevOps”) concepts like version control systems (Git), change management processes, validation and testing of system outputs, and authoring of documentation (User Requirements, Design Requirements, Administrator Guides and User Guides) are required. In addition to technical skills, this role requires mature soft skills and an adeptness in communication with stakeholders that are sensitive to their needs; understanding the unique requirements of the consumers of technical solutions produced by OIC is critical the BA skillset. Successful candidates are highly organized and self-motivated to solve technical problems independently, display curiosity for new and modern approaches, and are active participants in stakeholder meetings in driving consensus to the technical presentation of a solution.
Detailed Responsibilities
Business Solution Implementation
- Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups in evaluating new systems in the context of business needs, including the planning, design, development, configuration, and deployment of new systems and enhancements to existing applications.
- Participates in the development of processes related to the use of systems relevant to World Wide Research and Development. Automates business processes where possible.
- Maintains a positive relationship with critical business partners in IT (CFIT, Database Ops, Infrastructure, Security) and Quality
- Integrates key datasets from cross-functional partners.
- Provides data visualization of business analytics and provides recommendations on key performance metrics.
- Models and visualizes historical data (time-series data) to inform scenario and long-range business planning.
System Support
- Authors process documents including User Requirements Specifications, System Design Documents, System Configuration Documents, Administrator Guides, and User Guides.
- Develops and deploys training to users for OIC systems and provides first-level user support for OIC systems.
- Develops and implements recommendations for optimizing OIC system performance and functionality.
- Collaborate on new project intake prioritization and backlog reduction of business needs.
Technical Skillset
Required:
- Power BI experience (DAX, Power Query data modeling, Workspace and permission management, visualization development)
- Power Automate (advanced Workflow Definition Language, Custom Connectors, Web / REST API)
- PowerApps (forms, canvas apps, components, use of Variables and Collections)
- SQL Server (Stored Procedures, Views, T-SQL)
Not required, but preferred
- Experience with SharePoint Online, Azure Portal (Azure Functions, Static Web Applications), PowerShell (PnP), front-end web technologies (JavaScript / HTML / CSS), back-end technologies (C# / .NET Core, Python, Web APIs)
- UI / UX engineering experience (Figma, Canva, Adobe Illustrator)
- Back-end data warehouse experience
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.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 106,800 to $ 160,200 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.