BIOMARIN
Associate Director, Business Insights & Analytics – Pipeline & BD
BIOMARIN, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BUSINESS INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS – PIPELINE & BD
LOCATION SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA; WORKSTYLE OPEN TO HYBRID
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.
About Commercial Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia‑Pacific.
Position Overview The Associate Director, Business Insights & Analytics (BI&A) – Pipeline & Business Development will play a critical strategic role in shaping how the organization evaluates and advances early‑stage assets. This position is responsible for leading the design, execution, and management of market research and analytics initiatives that inform pipeline and business development decisions. The role integrates rigorous strategic analysis with actionable insights to guide priorities and support high‑impact decision‑making across the organization.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in primary and secondary research, with a strong ability to uncover meaningful insights about customers, competitors, and evolving market dynamics. This individual will be accountable for maximizing the value of insights to drive clarity, shape early asset strategy, and ultimately support improved patient outcomes. Success requires not only strategic leadership but also disciplined adherence to internal processes, governance standards, and operational excellence to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution.
This role reports to the Global Head of BI&A and will collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to ensure insights are embedded into pipeline strategy and business development evaluations.
Key Responsibilities
Partners with Pipeline Commercial Strategy (PCS/pipeline) and BD teams to frame key business questions, investigate and synthesize insights, translate findings into strategic implications for brand/asset evaluation, and guide teams in prioritizing focus and resources based on program needs.
Designs and delivers qualitative and quantitative market research projects utilizing third‑party vendors to deliver high quality, actionable business insights that support data‑informed decisions; sometimes playing a consultative and integrating role for locally‑led projects
Accountable for providing context and insights to support PCS in preparations for governance committees and ongoing leadership reports, including commercial business reviews, earnings narrative, Portfolio Strategy Reviews (PSRs) and other governance, etc.
Proactively assess commercial, clinical, and scientific competitive dynamics and threats, synthesizing insights to recommend insights engagements that can help PCS further guide business decisions and inform strategies
Drives an efficient workplan by establishing a cohesive pipeline/BD insights and analytics plan and calendar across cross‑functional partners.
Maintains the pipeline/BD knowledge management library, capturing all enterprise insights‑generation activities
Deliver objective, insight‑driven guidance by pairing rigorous analytics with clear, compelling storytelling to influence decision‑making.
Ensures teams remain current on emerging insights and analytics capabilities, evaluating and introducing new approaches when they add strategic value.
Leads the team’s insights and analytics procurement, contracting, and project execution, maintaining strong operational discipline and alignment with BI&A best practices and policies.
Minimum Qualifications
A passion for improving patient and business outcomes
BA/BS in science or business required. MBA or advanced degree preferred
7+ years experience in a commercial capability within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or life
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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.
About Commercial Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia‑Pacific.
Position Overview The Associate Director, Business Insights & Analytics (BI&A) – Pipeline & Business Development will play a critical strategic role in shaping how the organization evaluates and advances early‑stage assets. This position is responsible for leading the design, execution, and management of market research and analytics initiatives that inform pipeline and business development decisions. The role integrates rigorous strategic analysis with actionable insights to guide priorities and support high‑impact decision‑making across the organization.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in primary and secondary research, with a strong ability to uncover meaningful insights about customers, competitors, and evolving market dynamics. This individual will be accountable for maximizing the value of insights to drive clarity, shape early asset strategy, and ultimately support improved patient outcomes. Success requires not only strategic leadership but also disciplined adherence to internal processes, governance standards, and operational excellence to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution.
This role reports to the Global Head of BI&A and will collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to ensure insights are embedded into pipeline strategy and business development evaluations.
Key Responsibilities
Partners with Pipeline Commercial Strategy (PCS/pipeline) and BD teams to frame key business questions, investigate and synthesize insights, translate findings into strategic implications for brand/asset evaluation, and guide teams in prioritizing focus and resources based on program needs.
Designs and delivers qualitative and quantitative market research projects utilizing third‑party vendors to deliver high quality, actionable business insights that support data‑informed decisions; sometimes playing a consultative and integrating role for locally‑led projects
Accountable for providing context and insights to support PCS in preparations for governance committees and ongoing leadership reports, including commercial business reviews, earnings narrative, Portfolio Strategy Reviews (PSRs) and other governance, etc.
Proactively assess commercial, clinical, and scientific competitive dynamics and threats, synthesizing insights to recommend insights engagements that can help PCS further guide business decisions and inform strategies
Drives an efficient workplan by establishing a cohesive pipeline/BD insights and analytics plan and calendar across cross‑functional partners.
Maintains the pipeline/BD knowledge management library, capturing all enterprise insights‑generation activities
Deliver objective, insight‑driven guidance by pairing rigorous analytics with clear, compelling storytelling to influence decision‑making.
Ensures teams remain current on emerging insights and analytics capabilities, evaluating and introducing new approaches when they add strategic value.
Leads the team’s insights and analytics procurement, contracting, and project execution, maintaining strong operational discipline and alignment with BI&A best practices and policies.
Minimum Qualifications
A passion for improving patient and business outcomes
BA/BS in science or business required. MBA or advanced degree preferred
7+ years experience in a commercial capability within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or life
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