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Sr. Associate, AS Systems

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
United States, California, Novato
Mar 05, 2025
SUMMARY
The Systems & Operations team, within Analytical Sciences (AS), focuses on maintaining and advancing the infrastructure that supports all analytical & operational activities within the AS organization, including optimizing and standardizing business processes, ensuring comprehensive compliance with industry and regulatory standards, and managing the lifecycle of analytical equipment. We aim to enhance Analytical Science's ability to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely analytical results, supporting the entire range of development from pre-clinical to post-commercial stages.
The Analytical Sciences Systems Senior Associate, within the Systems & Operations team, will have primary responsibility for execution of phase-appropriate compliance and driving a quality mindset within AS to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards. This may include Quality Management System (QMS) record ownership, inspection readiness, analytical instrument qualification, and leading compliance initiatives within AS. Secondary responsibility to support other core functions within AS related to safety, training, data management, equipment management, sample management, continuous improvement and process standardizations.
This role will collaborate closely both within AS and with cross-functional stakeholders to meet company objectives and enhance quality within AS. The candidate is expected to lead certain aspects of projects under minimal supervision and communicate to stakeholders through presentations. A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key role requirements, as well as excellent organizational skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Drive quality mindset for the AS department (GxP and non-GxP activities) by developing training tools and monitoring quality practices in the group
  • Support compliance oversight of AS laboratory equipment, coordinating qualification processes and maintaining GxP readiness
  • Investigate, manage, and own laboratory investigations, deviations, and CAPAs when required for Systems & Operations. Manage and own change control records when required for Analytical Sciences.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Participate in inspection readiness, regulatory inspection support and self-inspection activities.
  • Support key focus areas within Systems & Operations: Safety, Training, Data Integrity/Management, Equipment Management, etc.
  • Identify, initiate, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve policies, procedures, and business practices.
  • Perform gap assessments, monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Track progress against project timelines, generate regular status updates and communicate progress, resourcing needs and issues to leadership.
  • Develop and deploy training content for process improvement initiatives.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to meet company objectives and ensure alignment.
  • Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE
Required Skills:
  • Minimum of 6 years within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong knowledge of QMS, current Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices, and phase-appropriate Quality principles and compliance requirements
  • Understanding of all aspects of analytical test method lifecycle, including phase appropriate regulatory requirements/guidelines (e.g., ICH), method qualification, method transfer, and method validation.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience in the biotechnology industry or academic setting.
  • Familiar with use of statistical software, electronic document management, laboratory information management, and QMS systems.
  • The ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive initiatives, and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently, proactively identifying opportunities and taking actions. Must possess the ability to perform routine and non-routine tasks under minimal supervision.
  • Proven flexibility and execution skills to deliver in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate requirements and strategies to diverse audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively analyze complex problems and present results effectively.
  • Eagerness to learn and develop as an individual
Desired Skills:
  • Project Management experience
  • Operational Excellence and/or Six Sigma experience
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field (e.g. biology, chemistry, engineering)
  • Advanced degree desirable, but not required
  • Project management, lean six sigma, and/or quality certification(s) are desirable
CONTACTS
This role will frequently interact with key stakeholders within Analytical Sciences and across the broader Technical Development & Services organization (Drug Substance Technologies, Drug Product and Device Technologies, Laboratory & Business Operations). Additionally, the role will need to build and maintain strong relationships with our Quality partners (Global, Site, and External Q).
SHIFT DETAILS
This role does not include shift work. Reasonable business hours are expected, Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM PST are typical.
ONSITE, REMOTE, OR FLEXIBLE
This will be a onsite/hybrid position and expectation of 2-4 days on-site each week in Novato, CA.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
No specific travel requirements.

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.

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.


In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 92,000 to $ 138,000 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.
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