Director Process Management, Global Study Operations

Director, People & Process Management, Global Study Operations

Bio Marin Pharmaceutical Inc.
• Full‑time
• California
• Master (>10 yrs)
• Posted Feb 27, 2026

Bio Marin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science.

With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well‑understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first‑to‑market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

From research and discovery to post‑market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first‑in‑class and best‑in‑class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

The Associate Director (AD)/Director (D), Global Study Operations, serves as People & Process Manager of Study Managers. The role includes line management, process execution across the book of work, and contributing to process development and continuous improvement of trial delivery. It combines complexity of early and late‑stage development with rapid development to support registration and life‑cycle management in the post‑approval space.

Reporting to the Head of People and Process Management, the AD/D will mentor, coach, and line‑manage Study Managers and Senior Study Managers, drive a positive team‑based culture, and attract and retain a high‑performing Global Study Operations team.

The AD/D will manage 8–12 Study Manager and Senior Study Manager level staff globally, interact with cross‑functional departments, and develop leaders who can deliver trial and program expectations. The AD/D will also create training programs and Individual Development Plans for direct reports.

• Minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry with a BA/BS degree focused on life sciences, nursing, or related technical or scientific discipline, or 8 years in the industry with a master’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience.

• Strong leadership attributes with excellence in line management, coaching, and motivating a diverse team to reach their highest potential.
• Expertise in clinical trial management and vendor oversight.
• Solid business acumen with agility in a complex learning environment, and the ability to produce and present clear, concise communications and presentations to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Experience with Learning, Development, Engagement and Talent Strategy frameworks that welcome diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence and foster collaborative relations with cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Innovative mindset with a proven history of championing and supporting change to positively impact the business and stakeholders.
• Proactive, flexible, adaptive, and successful navigating of self and team through conflict or ambiguity to seek clarity, structure, and solutions.
• Professional maturity to engage effectively and confidentially with employees, vendors, and team members.

• Partner with Phase Leads and Program Directors to align on program delivery expectations for direct reports, contribute to process improvements, and establish best practices to…