Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance Operations

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.

The Global Trade Compliance Operations Senior Manager operates within a center‑led Global Supply Chain framework. This position will have responsibilities across the clinical, commercial, and development science areas related to the Global Trade Compliance (GTC) activities of Bio Marin. This role is responsible for ensuring a consistently smooth and compliant movement of finished goods, drug product, intermediates, raw materials, and research products across international borders.

Note that individual responsibilities may include all or part of responsibilities defined below depending on individual experience and abilities and may change to best support ongoing business needs.

• Responsible for regional GTC relating to Bio Marin operations, and primary SME for US import activities for Bio Marin, ensuring that all shipments are conducted in compliance with international regulatory requirements and are not adversely impacted due to failure to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Active participation in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of corporate wide GTC programs encompassing an organizational policy and supporting procedures to include audit readiness, risk mitigation and training.
• Participate in Global Trade related projects and initiatives such as Duty Draw Back and Customs Reconciliation, First Sale for Export programs.
• Ensuring key performance indicators are utilized to measure and improve critical aspects of GTC adherence.
• Driving business solutions and continuous improvement initiatives which will add value to the Supply Chain function and the wider company.
• Development and maintenance of internal and external relationships through effective communication to foster GTC Compliance within and across Bio Marin functions.
• Monitor Customs Community Directives and biopharmaceutical regulations, aligning current processes to comply with changing requirements.
• Audit regional trade documentation retention and incorporated shipping and customs declarations for accuracy including valuation, HS classification, and country of origin determination.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure proper correct valuation of products.
• Coordinate and advise on contract terms and conditions, Incoterms and analysis of trade lanes.
• Provide oversight and performance management of outsourced brokerage services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of import and export transactions and the compliance documentation.

This role is responsible for supporting the efficient movement of lifesaving therapies in compliance with applicable GTC regulations. Decisions made in this role are of critical nature in mitigating risks for the business while ensuring Bio Marin’s commercial products are delivered to patients in a timely and compliant manner.

In addition, this remit of this role includes import/export assessment of drug product, intermediates, raw materials, and research materials as they relate to Bio Marin in the US region.

• A firm commitment to Bio Marin’s cultural beliefs and values.
• Consistent track record of exceeding objectives within area of…