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.

SUMMARY

The Technical Manager, Implementation Readiness Program, reporting to the Director, Systems Implementation, is pivotal in supporting and driving the operational readiness program for Novato. This role ensures effective planning, execution, and delivery of business implementation projects by developing comprehensive operational readiness plans, leading cross-functional collaboration, and utilizing project management methodologies. The Technical Manager proactively manages risks, engages stakeholders, oversees resource allocation, and implements change management strategies to facilitate user adoption of new processes.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of ERP modules, and functionalities, with experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry being a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams or related projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.