Associate Director, In-Market & Distribution Quality Leader; EU​/MEA Region

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 coordinate the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Location:

Dublin or Cork (Hybrid role – 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date:
Thursday 20th November 2025

The regional Quality Leader, EU/MEA, is a key role as part of the In‑Market & Distribution Quality (IMDQ) organization. This position will have quality operations responsibilities across the clinical, commercial, and distribution and supply chain quality activities of Bio Marin products. The Quality Leader is responsible for overseeing and managing the quality operations of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EUMEA) regional hub.

This strategic role involves ensuring efficient and effective distribution and logistics operations, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution. The designated person should have strong strategic leadership skills, a deep understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

As the Associate Director of In‑Market Distribution Quality Leader for the EUMEA region, the person should lead and oversee the strategic implementation and continuous improvement of GDP compliance across the company’s distribution network. This role ensures that all Bio Marin products are stored, handled, and transported in accordance with applicable regulations, maintaining product integrity and patient safety. The role should serve as the regional GDP subject‑matter expert, collaborating cross‑functionally with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Business Development, Clinical and Commercial teams to uphold the highest standards of distribution practices.

• Operational Management:
  Ensure overseeing daily quality operations of the logistics hub in the region, ensuring timely and accurate quality requirements implementation and quality events resolution.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of “to the market” and “in‑market” quality operations professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of GDP programs across EUMEA quality operations.
• Ensure compliance with EU GDP Guidelines (2013/C 343/01), local regulations, and Bio Marin Quality Management System (QMS) framework.
• Act as the GDP expert for regulatory inspections and internal quality reviews.
• Ensure that the wholesaler distribution licenses are in place and maintained for the distribution operations carried out in the markets part of the EUMEA region.
• Monitor and report and analyze quality key performance indicators…