Who We Are
BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.
Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.
Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.
About Corporate Groups
It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.
Summary
The BioMarin Financial Development Program (FDP) is designed to accelerate your growth as a finance and business leader while providing meaningful exposure to the biotech industry. Participants gain hands-on functional experience, build leadership capabilities, and contribute to impactful work across Finance. In addition to on-the-job learning, participants benefit from coaching, specialized training, and community engagement.
The FDP is a 24-month program consisting of two 12-month rotations. Rotations may include corporate finance, R&D finance, financial reporting, accounting, audit, treasury, and operations. Upon completion of the program, participants will be well positioned to advance their careers within Finance and across the broader organization.
Required Skills
- Motivated, organized and highly skilled with today's systems, applications, and platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
- Independent worker and initiative-taker who enjoys problem solving and takes pride and accountability in their work product
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage various tasks, priorities, and timelines and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Demonstrated leadership through academic, professional, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences, including taking ownership, influencing others, collaborating across teams, and delivering results with accountability
- Curiosity, learning agility, and enthusiasm for building a career in Finance
Desired Skills
- Complex Excel modeling skills
- PowerPoint visualization skills
- Familiarity with Copilot or other AI tools
Qualifications/Eligibility
- Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- 0-2 years work experience
- Located in the San Francisco, CA, Bay Area, or willingness to relocate
- Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week
Program Benefits
- Broad exposure to multiple facets of corporate finance
- Experience in the dynamic biotech industry and within a mid-cap publicly traded company
- Opportunity to build a robust network across finance and other functions
- Targeted leadership and functional training
- Professional enrichment through quarterly “Development Day” programming
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
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.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- 0–2 years of work experience
- Located in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week
- Proficiency with systems, applications, and platforms such as Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
- Demonstrated leadership through academic, professional, volunteer, or extracurricular experience
- Problem-solving ability, initiative, accountability, and ability to work independently
- Curiosity, learning agility, and enthusiasm for a career in Finance
- Complex Excel modeling skills
- PowerPoint visualization skills
- Familiarity with Copilot or other AI tools
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are often characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, along with FSAs/HSAs and an EAP. Feedback suggests these health offerings are consistently regarded as strong and at times "industry best".
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are described as generous, with structured vacation progression, dedicated sick time, and a company-observed winter break among many holidays. Feedback suggests this breadth of paid time away is a standout element of the total rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is underpinned by a 401(k) savings plan with a company match. Feedback suggests these retirement programs contribute meaningfully to overall compensation value.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery. The company develops and commercializes targeted therapies that address the root cause of the genetic conditions that it seeks to treat, helping to better the lives of those struggling with rare genetic disease. BioMarin discoveries have led to eight first or best-in-class commercial treatments and a pipeline of multiple product candidates applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach to broader group of genetic disorders. The more innovative solutions developed, the more lives BioMarin can impact. Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent BioMarin in recruitment activities. We have an established recruitment process which is required for all posted positions by BioMarin prior to issuing an offer of employment. This BioMarin process requires formal interviews conducted live with personnel representing BioMarin and never requires payments or fees from job applicants. BioMarin does not conduct interviews via texting tools such as RingCentral. In the event you receive a suspicious email message about recruiting on behalf of BioMarin, unless it’s from a BioMarin authorized recruiting partner, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings directly through this BioMarin website. BioMarin accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges incurred as a result of fraudulent activity. If you have lost money or provided your personal identifying information, please contact your bank and report the matter to the FBI via www.ic3.gov. We would also suggest you notify your local police department and monitor your credit. We appreciate your interest in BioMarin & encourage you to visit http://careers.biomarin.com/career-areas to review job opportunities.








