Product Manager, Enzyme Therapies

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Commercial

Be part of the worldwide infrastructure that gets our drugs to underserved patients around the world. Our global sales force solidifies BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as South America, EuMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

Product Manager, Enzyme Therapies

Hybrid - Frankfurt, Germany

Closing date: Tuesday 4th August

The position is based hybrid, with regular touchpoints in the Frankfurt am Main or Munich Office, within BioMarin Commercial Organization and reporting directly to the Commercial Lead, Enzyme Therapies.

This role is responsible for leveraging market research and analytics critical to direct brand strategies and optimizing market development plan and tactics. Analyzes complex problems and situations, provides logical recommendations, and leads any required action planning. Accountable for successful management of projects with an ability to push a project to completion. Responsible for establishing superior working relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, involved in Physician Disease Education Programs /Activities.

The role will have high visibility and clear accountability for transformational projects aimed at supporting the goal of allowing broader access to care, in co-ordination with Medical, Public Affairs, Government and Access Departments at BioMarin. The role will represent Germany in the newly established Global Integrated Brand Teams. Cross functional activities may include disease awareness campaigns, screening initiatives and information about linkage to care.

Job duties include:

• Lead the German Marketing workstream within the Enzyme Therapies Business Unit, instilling a high sense of accountability and performance within the team while role modeling a growth mindset
• Lead the collaboration between the in-country Marketing and the Global Enzyme Therapies Marketing team ensuring strategic alignment that can support and address market opportunities and challenges
• Partner with the German team to develop and shape initiatives which could help generate brand demand
• Play a key role in supporting and leading discussions at brand team meetings regarding initiatives that require cross functional feedback
• Work closely with brand team members to develop and execute derivative promotional materials (e.g., panels, leave behinds, rep triggered emails)
• Collaborate with key cross-functional partners such as Medical Affairs, Value, Access and Strategic Pricing and Pipeline & Portfolio Strategy to develop a cohesive, insights-driven brand strategy and meeting the needs of the German market, balancing both near-term and long- term priorities
• Deliver & ensure consistent branding, positioning, and messaging platforms across Germany
• Develop, track, assess and align organization around key brand performance metrics
• Leverage knowledge of the current and future market to provide insights for forecasting, strategic and corporate planning
• Ensure budget management of initiatives which are managed by

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• BA/BS in Business or Life Sciences
• 5+ years of professional marketing experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals
• In-line marketing experience with senior brand responsibility and people management in dynamic and innovative therapeutic areas
• Strong understanding of market access and medical strategy
• Experience planning and executing at least one product launch
• Experience in competitive therapeutic areas and markets
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, ability to master complexity and integrate insights into strategies and actions
• Strong communication skills, ability to work with senior leaders
• Strong sense of accountability and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and high-pressure environment, flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
• Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities on time, lead teams, gain alignment and drive decision making
• Self-starter who demonstrates energy and enthusiasm, bringing a positive solution-oriented approach to challenges
• A passion for improving patient and business outcomes
• Willing and able to travel routinely

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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.

Ireland Safety Responsibility

Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.