CW Executive Assistant

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.

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.

CONTRACT ROLE – HYBRID (SAN RAFAEL OFFICE, TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY)

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the VP of Global Supply Chain s opportunity requires a polished professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to impact across the organization. More than an administrative partner, the Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted extension of the VP of Global Supply Chain, anticipating needs, taking initiative, and creating leverage so the VP can focus on the most critical priorities.

In addition, this role provides the opportunity to influence and support other administrative staff, encouraging teamwork, fostering collaboration and building a collegial, collaborative environment. This position is highly cross‑functional and global in scope, requiring the ability to navigate multiple time zones, cultures and priorities.

• Serve as the right‑hand, anticipating needs, taking initiative, and creating leverage so the VP can focus on critical priorities.
• Orchestrate complex scheduling, travel, communications, and team preparation with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted liaison for the VP with senior leaders and external partners – ensuring seamless preparation and execution of meetings while representing Bio Marin with professionalism, poise and executive presence.
• Partner in building and sustaining company culture by supporting off‑sites, events, and initiatives that strengthen engagement across Bio Marin’s global sites.
• Support the VP and fellow administrative professionals in leveraging digital tools—including emerging technologies like AI—to drive efficiency and unlock new ways of working.
• Draft, review, and refine communications, presentations, and reports with clarity, accuracy, and professional polish.

• 10+ years of experience supporting senior executives in complex, global, or high‑growth organizations.
• A reputation for being proactive, kind, and highly attuned to anticipating the needs of executives.
• Demonstrated success managing interactions with senior leadership teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities in high‑pressure environments.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with executive‑level polish.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and creativity in approaching challenges.
• Experience mentoring or leading administrative professionals.
• Proven fluency with modern digital tools and platforms; comfort guiding others in…