BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc Hiring for Supply Chain Security Specialist Job at San Rafael, CA Full Time

For more than two decades, going our own way has led to countless breakthroughs, bettering the lives of those suffering from rare genetic disease. In 1997 we were founded to make a big difference in small patient populations. Now we seek to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled our last 25 years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Through our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we will continue to develop targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions we seek to treat. Applying our knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The end goal has always been better lives and now we can reach more.

And the more people we reach, the more our impact can grow. We transform lives through genetic discovery.

Our Culture

Our desire to make a positive impact on our patients extends to our employees and BioMarin is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. We seek to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower people and to provide them with the ability to develop their long-term careers. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in our efforts to help patients.

By providing a foundation for all operations company wide, BioMarin’s General and Administrative teams support our mission of providing first and best in class therapeutics to patients who live with rare diseases. Our teams include groups such as finance, legal, human resources, corporate compliance and ethics, and information technology. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

The Supply Chain Security Specialist will play a key role in BioMarin’s global security function which oversees programs to safeguard the company’s critical assets – our people, property, and product – worldwide.

This position will report directly to the Director, Global Security & Operational Resilience with responsibility for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of BioMarin’s global supply chain security strategy and associated risk management and compliance programs.

This position is available to applicants in the UK, Europe, and US, providing they meet the criteria set out below.

Key responsibilities:

• General
  • Directly support the Director, Global Security & Operational Resilience to assess and mitigate business continuity risks to the organization, including identifying gaps in the supply chain security program for BioMarin’s commercial and non-commercial products.
  • Support the continuity of business operations and measure performance and drive continuous improvement for supply chain security programs.
  • Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to drive compliance with policies and standards to help ensure consistent application of security practices across the organization.

• Supply Chain Security Program:
  • Develop supply chain security strategies, priorities, policies, standards, procedures, and training that align with BioMarin business objectives and product risk factors; consistently and effectively apply these elements during planning, development, and execution of operations.
  • Collaborate with critical business partners including but not limited to, Global Trade & Transport, Global Logistics, Commercial Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Regulatory, Legal, Market Access, and Global Supply Chain to mitigate risk across the supply chain; in conjunction with these stakeholders, manage CTPAT, AEO, ISO, TAPA and other voluntary supply chain security initiatives beneficial to BioMarin operations.
  • Launch and lead a supply chain security program that aligns with BioMarin’s Fit For Growth objectives and delivers bespoke, proportionate program components that meet the organizations needs.
  • Conduct or leverage third-party vendors to conduct supply chain security assessments, due diligence, intelligence gathering, threat monitoring, investigations, and/or auditing of suppliers, CMOs, 3PLs, and other supply chain partners.
  • Monitor the supply chain security environment to identify current and emerging threats, reporting supply chain program status, incidents, trends, emerging threats/risks, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for management briefings and presentations.
  • Support Business Continuity/Incident & Crisis Management activities concerning supply chain security events.

• Brand Protection Function
  • Develop and execute a risk assessment and response program for offers of illicit versions of BioMarin products.
  • In conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, develop brand protection strategy, including, but not limiting to, a capability to monitor threats to and investigate counterfeit, diversion, or tampering of BioMarin products.
  • Manage supply chain and brand protection emergency response operations and investigations, as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Subject matter expertise and demonstrated knowledge of supply chain security and brand protection best practices developed through 3-5 years of corporate security, brand protection experience.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain security program development on domestic and international levels.
• Demonstrated experience in working with cross functional teams to develop and deploy new programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct supply chain and brand protection investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization on supply chain security initiatives, projects, decisions, issues, trends, and key performance indicators.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Subject matter expertise and demonstrated knowledge of supply chain security and brand protection best practices, preferably developed through 5-7 years of corporate security experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all US security, import control regulation, and experience with North American and EU regulations external audits and customs authorities.
• General knowledge and understanding of US DSCSA and EU FMD regulations
• Experience working in an environment where Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) standards are applied
• Experience working in an environment where Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) minimum requirements (or equivalent such as AEO) are applied.
• Experience developing relationships with and interacting with CBP and other security regulatory agencies.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required. Professional certifications (e.g. APP, PSP, PMP) preferred.

CONTACTS

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Global Trade & Transport, Global Logistics, Commercial Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Regulatory, Legal, Market Access, and Global Supply Chain.

TRAVEL

• Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required.

PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.