Senior Manager, Product Launch - Cork or Dublin
Location Cork, Ireland Workstyle Hybrid ApplyWho We Are
BioMarin 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
BioMarin’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 BioMarin’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
Senior Manager Product Launch - Cork or Dublin
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager Product Launch is a key role as part of the Product Supply Chain Management organization. This position will have responsibilities for planning and coordination of activities to launch products into new markets, including responsibilities to form and manage Product Launch Teams consisting of colleagues from commercial, regulatory, supply chain, manufacturing and quality.
The Senior Manager Product Launch builds integrated plans across Technical Operations, Regulatory and Commercial Operations ultimately accountable for assuring on-time launches per agreed launch commit dates.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Product Launch (New Product Introduction) and enabling processes (e.g., Market Timing), and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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 on going business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Develop, maintain track, manage and communicate integrated Launch project plans to enable accurate reporting, escalations as required and decision making.
•Form Product Launch Teams to meet specific requirements for successful launch, maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders
•Develop and maintain standard processes, tools and metrics to use across product lifecycle changes and launches
•Ensure team members adhere to established processes, best practices, and project delivery methodology with clarity of individual accountabilities and responsibilities.
•Manage critical path and key project risks, escalate as required via established Governance through TOPS Product Teams.
•Prioritize activities effectively across multiple products and launches to ensure best use of time.
•Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a matrix team of TOPS professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
•Designing and managing the product launch process and dashboard to support the customer and commercial requirements and timelines for launch.
•Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure proactive management and tracking of new product launches by product and market.
•Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant TOPS and Regulatory policies and processes.
•Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
•Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate and consistently communicate with key stakeholders, including BU leadership, TOPS product teams and leadership.
•Technology Utilization: Leverage logistics technology and systems to streamline processes and improve data accuracy to support Product Launch Dashboards.
•Change Leadership: As a member of the Product Supply Chain Team(s) support and drive the change management requirements through communication internally and externally, developing the vision for Launch Excellence and broader PSCM and GSC organization and empowering team members to make effective decisions.
This role is responsible for supporting the on-time Launch and availability of products in market in compliance with applicable regulations. Decisions made in this role are of critical nature in mitigating risks for the business while ensuring BioMarin’s commercial products are delivered to patients in a timely and compliant manner.
The candidate should demonstrate the following attributes:
•A firm commitment to BioMarin’s cultural beliefs and values
•Consistent track record of exceeding objectives within area of influence
•Ability to achieve results through others without direct reporting lines
•Strong problem-solving skills with a global focus both internally and externally
•Possess a high level of accountability and demonstrate an ability to be a change agent in a highly regulated industry
•Flexibility and ability to deal with changing priorities without losing sight of the overall business, product and market needs
•Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills working with all levels and within an environment of constant change
•Proactive and energetic outlook with an unwillingness to accept the status quo
•Interaction and collaboration with team members, peers and senior management
•Ability to work independently with strong time management skills
•Ability to operate globally, across different time-zones, work with global and regional functions.
EDUCATION
•Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
•Preferred: MBA in supply chain management, finance or business operations
•In lieu of above, other undergraduate degree plus continuing education in the logistics or extended supply chain management field required
EXPERIENCE
•Minimum seven years of experience in Supply Chain Product Launch or related discipline.
•Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Lean-DMAIC expertise, preferably Green Belt Certified or higher
•Project management certification, PMP or equivalent.
•Strong regulatory and GMP acumen
•Detail-oriented, analytical thinker, problem-solver, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
•Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive improvements within and across functions which enable compliance and mitigate risk
•Ability to effectively work autonomously and independently
•Proficiency in Microsoft applications and understanding of MS PowerBI, SAP, or like technologies
Approximately 15% travel
CONTACTS
TOPS and PSCT product teams, GSC Planning, Site SC and Operations, Regulatory (CMC & Labeling), Commercial Ops., Master Data team, Logistics, Artwork / Packaging Operations
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.