Manager, Corporate Compliance

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. • San Rafael, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance serves as a strategic compliance business partner to BioMarin’s US Commercial and Medical organizations. This role is responsible for providing practical, risk-based guidance on business activities, ensuring alignment with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and internal policies. This individual will play a critical role in shaping compliant business practices, educating stakeholders on compliance guardrails, and monitoring field activities to promote both adherence and sustained understanding. The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and able to work independently, while building strong, trusted relationships across functions. They bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 6-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare compliance, legal, or regulatory roles
• Experience in-house, at a law firm, consulting firm, or regulatory agency preferred
• Familiarity with Commercial and/or Medical Affairs activities required
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and proactively identify issues and solutions
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence without authority
• Demonstrated sound judgment and risk-based decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear guidance
• Strong collaboration skills and a positive, professional presence; ability to build trust and credibility
• High level of curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments

Nice To Haves

• Is seen by the business as a trusted, practical advisor — not just a policy enforcer
• Balances compliance rigor with business enablement
• Takes initiative and works independently without needing constant direction
• Communicates clearly and constructively, even in complex or sensitive situations
• Builds strong relationships and is collaborative, approachable, and easy to work with
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Serve as a compliance advisor to Commercial and Medical teams, providing clear, actionable guidance on business activities, engagements, and strategies
• Interpret and apply healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes (e.g., FDA, OIG, PhRMA) in a practical, business-relevant manner
• Provide risk-based recommendations on proposed initiatives, including field activities, patient programs, advisory boards, and HCP engagements
• Draft clear and concise legal/compliance analyses and guidance memoranda tailored to business stakeholders
• Proactively identify compliance risks and partner with stakeholders to develop pragmatic mitigation strategies
• Partner with internal stakeholders to design and deliver targeted compliance training aligned to evolving business needs and risk areas
• Translate complex regulations into simple, actionable guidance to drive understanding and adoption
• Reinforce compliance expectations through ongoing education, coaching, and real-time guidance
• Support development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and tools that enable compliant decision-making in the field
• Support and participate in monitoring of field and business activities, including patient events, advisory boards, speaker programs, and hub interactions
• Conduct live and/or retrospective monitoring to assess adherence to compliance guardrails and identify trends or gaps
• Partner with Commercial, Medical, and Compliance leadership to ensure appropriate follow-up, training, and remediation based on monitoring outcomes
• Support execution and continuous improvement of the Corporate Compliance monitoring program, including dashboard tracking and reporting
• Drive data-driven compliance monitoring by harnessing enterprise data and AI capabilities to generate actionable insights, detect emerging risks, and enhance the effectiveness of the monitoring program
• Support the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of the US Corporate Compliance program
• Contribute to policy development and updates, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business practices
• Maintain current knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, enforcement trends, and industry expectations
• Support cross-functional initiatives and coordinate compliance-related projects, including work with external advisors as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior