Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence

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

Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support program strategy and execution based on competitive insights, as well as functional initiatives.
• Demonstrate agility by consistently balancing the ‘big picture’ analysis along with attention to details. Specifically, the CI Lead is expected to showcase technical skills and agility to derive implications for the BMRN portfolio, in addition to the programs.
• Make sound decisions by interpreting complex and often fuzzy sets of information and identifying gaps—breaks down vague and very complex, multidimensional problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn to ‘predict’ competitor behavior and outcomes based on experience and prior competitor actions. Line management guidance, departmental priorities, and overall corporate strategic implications will be considered when making decisions.
• Act as a strategic thinker with outstanding business instincts to help chart the course and translate into actionable, value-creating results for the company
• Support ad-hoc BD efforts by the creation of competitive and disease-level landscapes.

• Deep expertise in conducting competitive analyses and generating actionable recommendations
• Understanding of pharmaceutical development and commercialization process, as well as industry competitive dynamics
• Superior analytical ability and project management skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functionally in a matrix environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse teams across organizational lines and structures
• Strong oral/written communications and presentation skills
• Familiarity with the basic business software tools and environment and pharma CI data sources

• BA/BS required; PhD degree in a Life Sciences strongly preferred
• Minimum of combined total relevant science and business experience of 7 years that must include experience outside of a bench position (i.e., industry, management consulting, product development experience). Experience in investment banking, industry corporate strategy role, CI, and/or portfolio strategy is a plus.
• Experience in people management is a plus

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 $ 130,500 to $ 195,700 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.