Director, Global Medical Lead - Phenylketonuria (PKU)

at  Biomarin

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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES

• MD, PhD, PharmD or other advanced life sciences degree required.Extensive industry experience, especially in Medical Affairs (
• 7 years) and Clinical Development, ideally in global roles
• Experience in PKU is desirable, either in pharmaceutical/clinical research or a clinical environment. Experience in Genetic Medicine is a plus.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work, influence, and gain consensus across regions and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate solid understanding of cross-functional inter-dependencies across the drug development lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills and a strong enterprise mindset required for problem solving and high-level presentations for senior executive staff review
• US and international experience working in orphan or specialty markets
• Have ability to design studies, develop protocols and monitor studies in a wide range of study types and phases including pre and post marketing
• Knowledgeable and current in GCP guidelines and compliance rules globally. Clinical trial and publication experience is desirable
• Track record with successfully influencing without authority, partnering across functions especially with but not limited to commercial
• Solid business acumen with high scientific inquisitiveness
• Able to thrive in an ambiguous and demanding environment, with high capacity for effective relationship building and teamwork
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Sensitivity to a multicultural environment
• Willingness to travel, mostly internationally
• English proficiency required
  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 ROLE

The Global Medical Lead is a critical leadership role in Global Medical Affairs, working on global activities for BioMarin’s PKU portfolio. The role reports into the Global Medical Unit Head for PKU and represents Medical Affairs in core cross-functional teams.