Specialist, Supply Chain Operations, Global External Operations

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Cork, IRL
In-Office
Mid level
Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Coordinates supply planning and external contract manufacturing activities for clinical and commercial drug products. Responsibilities include production planning, supply constraint resolution, inventory and ERP management, purchase orders, invoices, shipments, inventory reconciliation, audits, stability samples, and cross-functional issue resolution. The role works closely with contract manufacturers, Supply Chain, Quality, MSAT, Operations, Logistics, and Clinical Operations teams in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
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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 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.

Specialist, Supply Chain Operations, Global External Operations
Shanbally, Ringaskiddy
Hybrid role 2-3 days per week onsite
Closing date: 9 October 2026
 
SUMMARY
The GEO Supply Chain Operations Specialist serves as an integral member of the Global External Operations team who has responsibility for and plays a key role in readiness for external contract manufacturing activities relating to commercial drug products. They help coordinate starting material, drug product and finished packaged goods supply needs between contract manufacturers and internal BioMarin teams to ensure that all commercial and clinical needs are defined and met. The candidate is required to work closely with a cross-functional team and coordinate activities between Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, MSAT and the contract manufacturer. The GEO Supply Chain Operations Specialist reports to the Director, Supply Chain Operations, GEO
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyse, issue and execute with the CMO the production plan to deliver an uninterrupted supply of clinical & commercial product
• Identify any supply constraints and negotiate/resolve with the CMO any issues to meet the supply plan
• Maintain a visual metric/dashboard to provide oversight of the production plan
• Act as the focus and conduit for communications between the CMO and with members of BioMarin Process Teams and other departments to meet the supply plan
• Attend periodically at the CMO to monitor production and develop an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process and systems at the CMO
• Manage ERP aspects at BioMarin for purchasing and production efforts at CMO
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of drug substance, drug product, finish goods and components as applicable at the CMO site
• Coordinate BioMarin activities in the evaluation/execution of issues, process changes, change requests and deviations to ensure timely resolution without impacting on supply
• PO and Invoice Management – generation and coordination of POs and resolution of payment holds
• Commit Process – maintain work order dates to match CMO order confirmations and changes in schedule to support supply plan visibility and master scheduling
• Shipment Management – form completion, shipment coordination, inbound & outbound, DS/DP/bulk packs & samples
• Inventory Reconciliation – manage monthly reconciliation process for relevant CMOs, prepare for and be primary SME for inventory audits of responsible CMOs
• Coordination of reference standard supply with relevant CMOs
• Coordination of annual stability samples with relevant CMOs
• Other duties as assigned.
 
EXPERIENCE
 
Required Skills:
• Minimum requirement of 3-5 years in Operations, Supply Chain or Quality.
• Will have a good understanding of the processes/unit operations assigned to the team.
• Ability to guide and support cross functional teams in the resolution of short-term issues and sustained performance for long-term goals.
• Experience with CAPA, FMEA, RCA tools in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication, commercial acumen.
• A high level of initiative and questioning skills are key role requirements, as well as strong organizational skills.
• SAP ERP experience
• Experience in supply planning or inventory management.
• Experience in inventory reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of GXP regulations.
 
 
Desired Skills:
• Clinical Packaging Operations/Supply Chain
• Cold chain logistics knowledge
 
 
EDUCATION
• BS/BA degree; life sciences, business, or supply chain management
 
EQUIPMENT
N/A
 
CONTACTS
External Operations
Quality Assurance
Global Supply Plan
Logistics and Distribution
Clinical Operations
 
 
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
N/A
 
SHIFT DETAILS
Monday through Friday
 
ONSITE, REMOTE, OR FLEXIBLE
Flexible, two days onsite per week in San Rafael, CA
 
TRAVEL REQUIRED
~10%

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.
Ireland Safety Responsibility Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.
Ireland Safety Responsibility
Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Quality
  • Understanding of assigned manufacturing processes and unit operations
  • Ability to support cross-functional teams in resolving short-term issues and achieving long-term goals
  • Experience with CAPA, FMEA, and RCA tools in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Commercial acumen
  • Strong initiative, questioning skills, and organizational skills
  • SAP ERP experience
  • Experience in supply planning or inventory management
  • Experience in inventory reconciliation
  • Working knowledge of GxP regulations
  • Clinical packaging operations or supply chain experience
  • Cold chain logistics knowledge
  • BS or BA degree in life sciences, business, or supply chain management

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..

  • 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".
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: San Rafael, CA
3,270 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

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.

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