Sr. Manager, Product Launch
About the role
BioMarin is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager of Product Launch to lead high-impact, end-to-end launches of innovative therapies across global markets. This high-profile, fast-paced role demands a strategic, patient-focused leader who excels at navigating regulatory complexity, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering on-time, compliant market availability.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and oversee comprehensive, integrated launch plans—including timelines, dependencies, risks, resources, and market-specific requirements—while aligning technical, regulatory, supply chain, and commercial objectives.
Partner with Product Strategy leaders to craft cohesive development-to-commercial strategies that incorporate competitive intelligence, market insights, and patient-centric value propositions.
Establish standardized processes, tools, dashboards, and KPIs to drive global launch excellence and continuous improvement.
Form and lead high-performing cross-functional launch teams (commercial, regulatory, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and beyond) to meet ambitious timelines.
Build strategic partnerships and influence senior stakeholders across functions without direct authority, fostering accountability, clarity, and collaborative decision-making.
Ensure full adherence to global regulatory standards (e.g. FDA, EMA, ICH, cGMP) while proactively anticipating and resolving CMC, labeling, and access challenges to safeguard compliance and market entry.
Translate strategic commitments into executable plans, monitor readiness KPIs, and lead rapid resolution of issues across manufacturing, quality, logistics, data, and packaging domains.
Identify, track, and mitigate multi-domain risks with a resilient, crisis-management mindset focused on forward momentum and contingency planning.
Champion process simplification, digital tools, data automation, lean methodologies (DMAIC), and innovative approaches to embed launch excellence and adaptability.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. PMP certification or equivalent. Preferred: MBA or Master's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
Experience: 7+ years leading product launches into global biotech/pharma markets, with proven success in New Product Introduction and market timing processes. In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory environments, GMP, and ICH guidelines. Expertise in Lean-DMAIC (Green Belt or higher preferred).
Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, balance priorities, lead change, and drive cross-functional improvements in regulated settings. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, PowerBI, SAP, or similar technologies.
Soft Skills: Decision Making & Strategic Acumen, Influencing & Collaboration, Agility & Resilience, Leadership & Patient-Centric Orientation, Innovation & Adaptability.