Contracts Associate

<p>Who We Are <br /><br />BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />About Corporate Groups <br /><br />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.</p><p style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Contracts Associate</span></b></p><p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">BioMarin is seeking a Contracts Associate to join our Legal Department. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise-wide contracting within a dynamic biotechnology company.</span></p><p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">The Contracts Associate will work closely with attorneys, Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP), and business partners across the organization to draft, negotiate, track, and manage a high volume of contracts. Using established templates, playbooks, and procurement and contract management systems, the successful candidate will help facilitate efficient contract execution while ensuring compliance with Legal policies and procedures.</span></p><p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">This position is well-suited for candidates interested in pursuing law school/a legal career. Recent college graduates are eligible to apply.</span></p><p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">BioMarin offers competitive salaries and benefits with onsite amenities including collaborative indoor and outdoor spaces and an onsite coffee bar and café.<span>  </span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Contract Associate responsibilities include the ability to:</span></b></p><ul><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Research prior contracting relationships with suppliers and other contracting parties. </span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Draft and negotiate a variety of company agreements including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Amendments, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders, using BioMarin templates, in BioMarin’s procurement and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Utilize Legal Department playbooks and approved guidance to negotiate contracts within established parameters. </span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Monitor and track a large volume of contracts from draft to final signatures using the CLM.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Ensure company-wide compliance with BioMarin's contracting policy and procedures. </span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Serve as a liaison among Legal, Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP), business partners, and external contracting parties to facilitate contract review, negotiation, and execution. </span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and respond to contracting needs. </span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Exercise sound judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine action, including identifying issues and escalating matters to in-house counsel when appropriate. </span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Support Legal Department initiatives, including maintaining templates and playbooks, training users on contract management processes, and improving operational efficiencies. </span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Provide support for departmental projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned. </span></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Required Qualifications</span></b></p><ul><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Ability to work onsite at least two days per week (currently Tuesdays and Thursdays), with occasional additional onsite days as needed.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, a quick learner, and have a strong work ethic.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Strong proofreading and editing skills. </span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and timely with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers/partners, outside counsel, internal legal team, business partners, GSP, and other stakeholders; proactively communicate relevant issues and deadlines.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Excellent organization and time management skills required; Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload, and work under pressure.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Strong technology aptitude and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and enterprise AI tools.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Demonstrated initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.</span></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Preferred Qualifications</span></b></p><ul><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Experience as a contracts administrator or contracts associate.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Coursework in legal studies or experience at a law firm or within an in-house legal department of a public company.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Experience within biotech/biopharma industry or other contract-intensive fields.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Familiarity with Icertis or other contract lifecycle management systems.</span></li><li style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Familiarity with SAP Ariba.</span></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Education</span></b></p><p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman' , serif;">Bachelor's degree required.</span></p><p style="line-height: normal;"><br />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. <br /><br />Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled <br /><br />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.</p>