Director, Global Sourcing and Procurement - Manufacturing

Who We Are

Bio Marin 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 Bio Marin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

It takes a village, and at Bio Marin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

Location:

Ireland, EU, US, or Remote | Work Style:
Hybrid or Remote

This Director‑level position will have accountability for Strategic Sourcing and Category Management for Bio Marin's external contract development and manufacturing network, including partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations. In this strategic and operational focused role, you will lead development of sourcing strategies for one of the most complex and impactful categories in pharmaceutical operations.

You and your team will be responsible for developing category strategies and executing complex sourcing initiatives for external manufacturing suppliers. This position requires both sourcing and technical knowledge to challenge CMO capabilities, help navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and align Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams from strategy inception through execution.

You will lead and develop a high‑performing sourcing team, providing coaching, direction, and capability building to drive best‑in‑class procurement practices.

The role offers the opportunity to help shape Bio Marin's external manufacturing network strategy, deliver cost efficiencies, and strengthen strategic partnerships.

Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing initiatives for Bio Marin's external contract manufacturing network, including CMO selection and API sourcing. Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to deliver savings on total procurement spend while ensuring quality, compliance, and supply continuity.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Define clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for team members while strengthening bench strength for future growth.

Conduct rigorous CMO selection due diligence covering technical capabilities, regulatory compliance, quality systems, IP ownership structures, and capacity planning. Evaluate CMO partners on specialized capabilities including biologics manufacturing, sterile injectables, and advanced modalities, ensuring alignment with Bio Marin's pipeline requirements and key partner organizations within Bio Marin including Global External Operations and External Quality.

Lead complex contract negotiations with commercial CMO partners, establishing commercial terms, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Quality Agreements,…