Senior Project Manager, Global External Manufacturing

Company Overview

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology firm committed to pioneering scientific advances that translate genetic research into innovative therapeutics for unmet medical needs. Established in 1997, BioMarin leverages deep expertise in genetics and molecular biology to develop transformative medicines with the potential for first-to-market advantages or significant improvements over existing treatments.

About Technical Operations

The Technical Operations division at BioMarin is responsible for drug production for clinical trials and scaling up manufacturing for commercial supply. This team includes engineers, scientists, technicians, and support staff focused on maintaining advanced manufacturing processes, upholding quality standards, and managing global supply chain logistics to deliver medicines to patients worldwide.

Role Summary

The Senior Project Manager for Global External Manufacturing will oversee comprehensive project delivery across the GEO site network and worldwide external manufacturing partners. This position demands rigorous governance and execution to achieve project objectives related to scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory compliance within a highly regulated environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of projects including tech transfers, integrations from mergers and acquisitions, and continuous improvement initiatives across external manufacturing.
• Develop and preserve integrated, logic-driven project schedules utilizing digital tools (e.g., MS Project) to maintain clear milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
• Align and interface with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), ensuring seamless integration of their activities into project timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare transparent governance artifacts such as project charters, RAID logs, and decision records to maintain audit readiness and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead efforts to identify operational inefficiencies, recurring challenges, and promote process enhancements across the portfolio.
• Balance resource allocation with operational constraints, managing risks, dependencies, and prioritization to guarantee project delivery and compliance.
• Drive cross-functional communication and alignment, providing clear, concise updates to senior leadership and enabling data-informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• Preferred certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above.
• Minimum of 5 years managing projects or process improvements in GMP-compliant manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in independently developing and overseeing complex schedules involving multi-disciplinary and external collaborators.
• Hands-on experience supporting technical transfers, validations, engineering change controls, or portfolio projects is essential.
• Background in external or contract manufacturing processes is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills adaptable for diverse audiences from technical teams to executive leadership.
• High organizational awareness with capability to operate effectively in matrixed structures and influence without direct authority.
• Conflict resolution expertise and the ability to facilitate difficult discussions toward productive outcomes.
• Understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, quality standards, and compliance mandates.
• Business insight coupled with stringent governance management.
• Advanced digital proficiency including project management tools (MS Project), analytics platforms (Power BI), and AI-enabled applications for risk analysis and decision support.

Work Environment & Travel

This position operates under a hybrid working model based in Dublin with an expectation of onsite presence approximately two days per week. Travel to external manufacturing sites is anticipated at around 10-20% of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BioMarin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.