Sr. Manager, Product Launch

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager of Product Launch to lead high-impact, end-to-end launches of innovative therapies across global markets. This role demands a strategic, patient-focused leader who excels at navigating regulatory complexity and driving cross-functional alignment to accelerate patient access to life-changing treatments.

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• PMP certification or equivalent
• 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
• 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
• MBA or Master's in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
• Expertise in Lean-DMAIC (Green Belt or higher preferred)