Associate Director, Supply Chain - Change & Program Management
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, Change & Program Management plays a pivotal role in driving BioMarin’s supply chain transformation agenda. This individual contributor leads high-impact change initiatives and manages a portfolio of continuous improvement projects aligned to strategic goals. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to embed operational excellence and ensure sustainable adoption of new ways of working across the global supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Change Management Strategy & Execution Lead structured change management efforts for transformation initiatives, including communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and adoption tracking. Apply formal change methodologies to assess readiness, manage resistance, and monitor success metrics. Develop and deliver enablement materials, workshops, and coaching to support change adoption across functions. Portfolio Management & Governance Oversee a portfolio of supply chain improvement projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and measurable value delivery. Facilitate governance routines, prioritize initiatives, and track benefits realization and KPIs. Coordinate cross-functional resources and manage interdependencies across initiatives. Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Identify and lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools (e.g., root-cause analysis, Kaizen, value stream mapping). Drive operational efficiency, quality, and cost optimization across planning, manufacturing, logistics, and clinical supply chain. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain and core functions (Commercial, Manufacturing, QA/GxP, Finance, IT). Facilitate working sessions, governance forums, and decision-making cadences to align stakeholders and resolve blockers. Build and maintain strong relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and shared ownership of change. Performance Tracking & Operational Handover Define and monitor KPIs for change adoption and project outcomes. Ensure structured handover of initiatives to operational teams, with clear roles and responsibilities. Recommend and execute post-implementation enhancements to maximize long-term value.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or master’s preferred. 10+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or transformation roles within biopharma or regulated industries. Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or equivalent experience). Demonstrated success leading organizational change and managing improvement portfolios. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis), project management tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). 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.