
Director, Supply Chain – Risk, Compliance & Traceability
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Provide strategic direction for risk, compliance, and traceability across the global supply chain.
- Develop and lead a holistic risk management framework integrating geopolitical, operational, compliance, and cybersecurity risks.
- Lead risk maturity assessments, stress testing, and the deployment of predictive analytics and AI/ML tools for early warning and real-time monitoring.
- Advise executive leadership on emerging trends, risk metrics, and strategic recommendations.
- Oversee the design, qualification, and continuous improvement of cold chain systems and packaging for temperature-sensitive products.
- Drive innovation in cold chain technologies, including advanced monitoring systems, digital data analytics, and next-generation packaging solutions.
- Ensure global compliance with GDP and other regulatory requirements (EU GDP, FDA, WHO, DSCSA, EU FMD, ANVISA, etc.).
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of serialization and traceability programs.
- Build and manage a digital control tower for end-to-end product traceability, integrating data from manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and distribution.
- Collaborate with Global Supply Chain functions to ensure alignment on the required risk, compliance and traceability processes as main client of the role.
- Directly manage and develop a global team, focusing on talent development and program continuity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain, with significant expertise in risk, security, traceability, cold chain and GDP compliance.
- Proven leadership experience in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (EU GDP, FDA, WHO, etc.).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
risk managementpredictive analyticsAImachine learningcold chain systemsdigital data analyticsserializationtraceabilitystress testingmonitoring systems
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingtalent development