Director, Regional Supply Chain – EMEA

Who We Are

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.

About Technical Operations

Bio Marin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain Bio Marin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Position Summary

The Director, Regional Supply Chain – EMEA is a senior leader responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations across European, Middle Eastern, and African markets. This role ensures secure, compliant, efficient, and agile supply of Bio Marin’s commercial and clinical products across a diverse, multi-market region.

Reporting to the Head of Regional Supply Chain
, the Director will lead regional demand & supply planning, distribution & logistics, S&OP governance, market product launch readiness, inventory strategy, and risk/continuity planning. The role will closely partner with Commercial, Technical Operations, Quality, Finance, Regulatory, and external supply and distribution partners to ensure high service levels and operational excellence.

This position requires deep pharmaceutical supply chain knowledge, strong leadership in a cross-functional matrix environment, and the ability to influence at all levels. It blends strategic planning with hands-on operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute an EMEA regional supply chain strategy aligned with Bio Marin’s global objectives, commercial growth plans, and patient-centric service expectations.
• Act as the strategic and tactical business partner for regional supply chain matters, representing Global Supply Chain with senior cross-functional stakeholders.
• Shape long-range supply chain capacity, distribution, and inventory strategies to support new indications, market expansions, and portfolio evolution.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives (e.g., ERP/APO tools, analytics, visibility platforms) similar to expectations in best-practice pharma roles.

2. Demand, Supply & Inventory Planning

• Lead the regional/country S&OP process, including Demand Review, Supply Review, and Regional S&OP alignment forums.
• Ensure accurate demand forecasting, scenario planning, and cross-functional consensus for all markets within the supported region.
• Align country inventory targets, replenish strategies, and safety stock policies tailored to market variability, product characteristics, and risk levels.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, OTIF, and service levels.

3. Logistics, Distribution & Order Fulfillment

• Oversee regional logistics operations—including distribution centers, 3PL providers, specialty pharmacy networks, import/export activities, and cold chain management—ensuring GDP, GxP, and local regulatory compliance.
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