Sr. Executive Coordinator / Project Coordinator to Chief Scientific Officer
About The Position
BioMarin is seeking a highly capable and proactive Sr Executive Coordinator / Project Coordinator to support the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at its corporate headquarters in San Rafael. This role is a critical partner to the CSO, combining high-level executive support with coordination of key scientific, operational, and cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate operates as a trusted extension of the CSO, anticipating needs, driving organization and prioritization, and ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day activities and strategic priorities. This position goes beyond traditional administrative support and requires strong project coordination capabilities, business acumen, and the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years supporting senior executives
- Strong project coordination experience
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- High discretion and professionalism
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting R&D leadership
- Familiarity with drug development
- Executive/board material preparation experience
Responsibilities
- Manage a complex and dynamic calendar aligned to strategic priorities
- Coordinate domestic and international travel
- Prepare agendas and materials for key meetings and reviews, including RED LT meetings
- Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders
- Draft communications and presentations and gain appropriate approvals
- Handle sensitive information with discretion
- Coordinate and track activities and actions across the RED LT
- Support leadership team meeting cadence
- Maintain trackers for deliverables and milestones
- Identify risks and drive resolution
- Support preparation of executive reporting
- Maintain Teams/SharePoint workspaces
- Streamline workflows and processes
- Support internal communications
- Build relationships with senior leaders
- Act as cross-functional liaison
- Represent CSO office professionally
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
