Foundation and Corporate Giving Manager, Patient Advocacy

Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: March 15, 2026

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 general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations. Job Specification Foundation and Corporate Giving Manager, Patient Advocacy Position Summary The Foundation and Corporate Giving Manager is responsible for the overall portfolio of grants and sponsorships for BioMarin's Corporate Affairs function. This individual will partner closely with Legal and Compliance to support review and contracting processes and will maintain cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment with business objectives. All processes and procedures will be conducted in accordance with standards and SOPs established by Compliance and Legal. This role carries budget tracking responsibilities and supports the Corporate Affairs team in vendor management and contracting. The Manager will develop proficiency in relevant portals and tools, coordinate review committees, drive process improvements, and support Corporate Affairs operational needs. Key Responsibilities • Track end-to-end lifecycle of grants, sponsorships and memberships • Support the Corporate Affairs team in vendor contracting and ongoing vendor management • Coordinate Veeva compliance reviews for event-related and patient-facing materials, ensuring timely routing and approval • Partner with Finance to develop, track, and reconcile budgets; participate in annual budget planning and forecasting cycles • Create and maintain reports, metrics, and dashboards for grants tracking and budget status • Understand data management systems supporting review, approval, and archiving of grants, sponsorships, memberships and vendor activity; create reports, dashboards, and status metrics • Ensure all activity complies with BioMarin policies and industry guidelines Qualifications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage complex information across functions • Self-motivated with strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities • Experience with Veeva Vault or similar MLR review and request management platforms preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) • Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills with close attention to detail • Knowledge of relevant guidelines and compliance around Grant Programs Reporting Structure Reports to: Sr Dir, Patient Advocacy Leadership Team Location Hybrid 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.

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