Regional Senior People Manager (Flexible location: Bogotá/Buenos Aires)

Job description

Who 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 Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin. SUMMARY The Senior People Manager is a strategic business partner to the commercial function across the assigned countries, translating regional and global people strategy into local impact. Acting as a trusted People Generalist and advisor, this role shapes talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness across recruitment, employee relations, total rewards, compliance, performance management, organizational development, and strategic projects. This position reports solid line to the Senior People Director for the International Region and partners closely with Commercial Leaders and all Function heads across the region to drive business outcomes through people strategy. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is essential. RESPONSABILITIES Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, shaping and executing people strategy that drives commercial objectives in full alignment with Regional and Global People priorities. Lead Talent Acquisition strategy across assigned countries, building high-performing teams (commercial and cross-functional) that fuel sustained business growth, in line with regional and corporate standards. Design, champion, and implement training and development programs that build organizational capability and accelerate business results. Oversee personnel administration processes, ensuring seamless alignment with service providers and operational excellence. Partner with Finance to guarantee accurate, timely payroll execution and governance. Bring local market insight to shape Compensation and Benefits strategy, ensuring competitiveness while maintaining alignment with the company's global total rewards philosophy. Own the evolution of local HR policy, ensuring consistency with regional guidelines while addressing local business realities. Manage budget and investment tracking for training initiatives and strategic projects, ensuring ROI on people investments. Lead benefits provisioning, validation, and benchmarking — including health, retirement, life insurance, allowances, and paid time off — ensuring market competitiveness and regulatory compliance. Drive Talent Development and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs that strengthen organizational culture and long-term talent pipelines. Serve as the primary People Business Partner for assigned countries, acting as a strategic extension of the Regional People Function. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in administrative areas or psychology Minimum 6 years of experience in Human Resources areas and at least 4 years as a Business Partner and with knowledge in all Human Resources sub-processes International experience working with different cultures. Experience on People Management and Development desirable. Strategic vision as well as results oriented Fluent in Spanish and English is mandatory. Intermediate Portuguese is desired Good planning and excellent organizational skills Strong written and oral communication skills Collaboration and Teamwork Leadership skills Problem solving and Decision Making Proactivity and Adaptability 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.