Director, Regional Supply Chain – Europe

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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 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. Director, Regional Supply Chain – E urope Cork or Dublin (Hybrid 2 days per week onsite) Closing Date: 4th August 2026 Position Summary The Director, Regional Supply Chain – E urope is a senior leader responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations across Europe.This role ensures secure, compliant, efficient, and agile supply of BioMarin’s commercial and clinical products across a diverse, multi-market region. Reporting to the Head of Regional Supply Chain , the Director will lead regional demand & supply planning, distribution & logistics, S&OP governance, market product launch readiness, inventory strategy, and risk/continuity planning. The role will closely partner with Commercial, Technical Operations, Quality, Finance, Regulatory, and external supply and distribution partners to ensure high service levels and operational excellence. This position requires deep pharmaceutical supply chain knowledge, strong leadership in a cross-functional matrix environment, and the ability to influence at all levels. It blends strategic planning with hands-on operational oversight. Key Responsibilities 1. Regional Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute a Europe regional supply chain strategy aligned with BioMarin’s global objectives, commercial growth plans, and patient-centric service expectations. Act as the strategic and tactical business partner for regional supply chain matters, representing Global Supply Chain with senior cross-functional stakeholders. Shape long-range supply chain capacity, distribution, and inventory strategies to support new indications, market expansions, and portfolio evolution. Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives (e.g., ERP/APO tools, analytics, visibility platforms) similar to expectations in best-practice pharma roles. 2. Demand, Supply & Inventory Planning Lead the regional/country S&OP process, including Demand Review, Supply Review, and Regional S&OP alignment forums. Ensure accurate demand forecasting, scenario planning, and cross-functional consensus for all markets within the supported region. Align country inventory targets, replenish strategies, and safety stock policies tailored to market variability, product characteristics, and risk levels. Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, OTIF, and service levels. 3. Logistics, Distribution & Order Fulfilment Oversee regional logistics operations—including distribution centres, 3PL providers, specialty pharmacy networks, import/export activities, and cold chain management—ensuring GDP, GxP, and local regulatory compliance. Govern supply aspects of distributor relationships and monitor adherence to contractual and service obligations. Ensure timely order fulfilment and customer support, including proactive communication of delivery performance and issue resolution. 4. New Product Introductions & Launch Excellence Serve as the accountable supply chain lead for product launches across the Europe region, driving planning and execution from agreed Commit-to-File through Commit-to-Launch objectives. Partner across Global Supply Chain and with Commercial, Technical Development, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure readiness across distribution, labelling, import requirements, and inventory builds. 5. Compliance, Regulatory, and Quality Alignment Ensure full compliance with market-specific regulations related to pharmaceutical distribution, GDP, import/export, and medicinal products. Partner with Quality to maintain end-to-end compliance with cGxP, GDP, documentation standards, and audit readiness. Implement and monitor controls for temperature-sensitive products, serialization, and traceability. 6. Risk Management & Business Continuity Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., single-source materials, geopolitical impacts, logistics disruptions). Establish regional continuity plans, dual sourcing strategies where applicable, and crisis management communication protocols such as industry leadership roles and adhere to our existing tier escalation process. 7. Performance Management & Reporting Define and monitor Regional KPIs for supply performance, S&OP maturity, inventory health, OTIF, customer service levels, and cost-to-serve. Prepare regular executive reports and support strategic decision-making for global leadership teams. 8. People Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence Lead, mentor, and develop regional supply chain team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and operational excellence. Build strong partnerships with Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Network Strategy, and external partners. Influence without authority across matrixed teams and regional stakeholders, consistent with leading pharmaceutical supply chain leadership roles. Qualifications & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related industry field. 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in pharmaceuticals/biotech, including demand planning, supply planning, logistics, and distribution roles. Experience leading supply chain operations for a multi-country region (Europe) Strong knowledge of cGxP, GDP, cold chain, and pharmaceutical distribution regulatory requirements. Demonstrated success leading S&OP processes and complex cross-functional coordination. Exceptional communication skills and executive presence; ability to influence at senior levels. Proven capability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Proficiency writing and communicating in English Preferred Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.). Experience in rare disease, biologics, or advanced therapeutics. Expertise with ERP, advanced planning tools, or digital supply chain technologies. Multi-language proficiency is highly desirable. PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CPIM/CSCP, or relevant professional certification. Leadership Competencies Strategic Orientation & Systems Thinking Relationship Building & Stakeholder Alignment Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Change Leadership & Transformation Mindset Data-Driven Decision Making Cross-Cultural Communication 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.