Remote Associate Director, Digital Supply Chain

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. About Technical Operations 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. Role Overview - Fully remote role, US based candidates only The Associate Director, Digital Supply Chain, plays a critical role in advancing the organization's digital maturity and enabling data-driven decision-making across global supply chain operations. This position leads strategic workstreams within the Digital & Analytics roadmap, translating vision into executable programs that deliver measurable improvements in visibility, service performance, and inventory efficiency. The role requires strong leadership in technology enablement, process optimization, and change management to ensure seamless adoption and long-term sustainability of digital solutions. Key Responsibilities Roadmap Execution & Delivery Supports the development of the Global Supply Chain digital roadmap in collaboration with Information Systems, Lead assigned digital and analytics initiatives from concept through post-go-live stabilization, ensuring alignment with the Supply Chain Excellence roadmap and enterprise priorities Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, system configuration, rigorous testing (UAT, SIT), cutover planning, and hypercare to ensure operational readiness. Manage external vendor and consultant engagements, defining scope, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality delivery within budget and timelines. Define, track, and report on benefits of realization and KPIs to demonstrate measurable ROI for all digital solutions. Process Enhancement & Systems Optimization Partner with SCOR Stewardship to document, analyze, and optimize complex end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., S&OP, inventory management, logistics), embedding new digital and analytical capabilities. Drive Supply Chain-wide automation initiatives to enhance digital maturity, leveraging emerging technologies to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency. Deliver process improvements in Clinical Supply Chain through system utilization, enhanced visibility, lead-time reduction, and automation of manual tasks. Provide strategic oversight for UAT cycles, defect resolution, and stabilization activities post-launch across multiple functional areas. Act as the primary functional expert for key supply chain systems (e.g., ERP planning modules, SCM/Analytics platforms), recommending and implementing configuration changes to optimize performance. User Enablement & Change Support Serve as a strategic advisor and liaison between Supply Chain and core functions (Commercial, Manufacturing, QA/GxP, Finance, IT), aligning digital initiatives with enterprise objectives. Facilitate forums, governance meetings, and decision-making cadences to secure sponsorship, resolve blockers, and accelerate execution. Partner with IT to ensure solution architecture aligns with enterprise standards, integrations are robust, and technical dependencies are managed. Integrate new analytical capabilities into operational cadences (e.g., weekly performance reviews, monthly S&OP cycles). Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the key liaison and subject matter expert (SME) between the Supply Chain organization and core support functions (e.g., Commercial, Manufacturing, QA, Finance, IT) Facilitate high-impact working sessions, decision forums, and governance meetings to align stakeholders on solution design, rollout strategy, and operational integration Actively partner with IT counterparts to ensure solution architecture aligns with enterprise standards, system integrations are robust, and technical dependencies are managed Integrate new analytical capabilities and operational processes into existing operational cadences (e.g., weekly performance reviews, monthly S&OP cycles).Facilitate working sessions and integrate capabilities into operational cadences Analytics, Reporting & Data Quality Design and maintain high-value dashboards, predictive models, and reporting suites using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or specialized SCM analytics platforms. Conduct root-cause analysis on supply chain performance gaps and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Champion data quality and governance, ensuring adherence to standards and collaborating with master data teams to resolve systemic issues. Advance predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities to enable proactive decision-making. Project Management & Operational Handover Own and maintain detailed project plans, scope definitions, resource allocation, and deliverables using formal project management methodologies. Ensure structured handover of new solutions to operational teams and IT support, defining clear roles and responsibilities. Recommend and execute post-go-live enhancements and continuous improvement cycles to maximize adoption and long-term value. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field; MBA or master's preferred. 6-10 years of digital experience with substantial responsibility for digital programs spanning planning, manufacturing, logistics, or operations. Experience with planning and execution platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, etc.) and visibility/control-tower technologies. Knowledge of IoT/telemetry, cloud integrations, APIs, data platforms, and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python/R). Relevant certifications (APICS/CSCP, PMP, Six Sigma) desirable 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. The salary range for this position is: $151,200 to $207,900. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr