BioMarin is hiring a Sr. Director, Global Demand Planning as a strategic enterprise leader. You will be responsible for developing, governing, and executing best-in-class global demand planning processes that reliably supply life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. This role oversees global demand forecasting, statistical modeling, consensus building, demand/supply integration, and influences inventory strategy across all commercial and selected clinical programs.
What You'll Do
- Own the global demand planning process across all time horizons (IBP and Long-Range Plan), ensuring stable, reliable, and high-quality demand signals for supply, manufacturing, and financial planning.
- Support development of accurate country, regional, and global forecasts using advanced statistical and machine-learning methods in close partnership with the Commercial and FP&A teams.
- Ensure alignment of demand plans with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, and regional partners through a disciplined consensus process.
- Manage demand planning for both commercial portfolio and select clinical/early-access requirements where necessary.
- Establish and maintain optimal inventory strategies including safety stock, buffers, and segmentation to balance service levels, cost, and supply risk.
- Champion the effective use of ERP and advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, O9, OMP, Anaplan) to enable real-time visibility and agility.
- Design and deliver a multi-year global demand planning strategy and digital roadmap aligned with enterprise transformation goals.
- Deploy advanced predictive analytics, scenario planning, and “what-if” modeling to support business decisions and risk mitigation.
- Build a metric-driven culture by developing, tracking, and governing KPIs such as forecast accuracy, bias, service levels, inventory turns, and demand variability.
- Continuously improve processes using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and digital automation methodologies, championing innovation and standardization.
- Lead the demand step of the IBP cycle and serve as a key leader in global S&OP forums.
- Ensure demand plans connect seamlessly into supply, capacity, financial, and strategic planning cycles.
- Drive maturity of the IBP process, partnering cross-functionally to improve accountability, transparency, and decision-making across the end-to-end planning landscape.
- Partner with Commercial, Business Units, Regional Supply Chain, Finance, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory to ensure full alignment on assumptions, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide clear communication of forecast changes and drivers to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Act as a thought leader on rare-disease/low-volume forecasting complexities, digital enablement, and demand-driven supply strategies.
- Lead key enterprise initiatives focused on planning transformation, system implementation, and organizational capability building.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a global team of demand planners and analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Define organizational roles, competencies, and development pathways for demand planning excellence.
- Build a highly collaborative team environment that thrives in a global matrix structure.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field required.
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or global planning roles within biopharmaceuticals or life sciences.
- Significant experience in IBP/S&OP processes and cross-functional planning leadership.
- Proven experience with ERP and advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, SAP ERP, Kinaxis, O9, OMP, Anaplan or similar).
- Demonstrated experience leading teams (4–10+ people) and developing high-performing talent.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.
- Experience in rare disease companies is a plus.
- APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting or leading digital transformation initiatives in planning functions is highly desirable.
Technical Stack
- ERP and advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, SAP ERP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, O9, OMP, Anaplan)
Team & Environment
You will lead a global team of demand planners and analysts. This is a senior leadership role within a global matrix structure, reporting to the Executive Director, Global Planning.
Work Mode
This is a global position.
BioMarin relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. The company creates an environment that empowers teams to pursue bold, innovative science.
BioMarin is 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.
