Senior Manager Government Affairs

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 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.

Senior Manager, Government Affairs,

Europe and Canada (EUCAN)

Location: Belgium ( Remote)

Closing Date: Friday 4th September

Summary

The

Senior

Manager, Government Affairs

,

will support the development and execution of BioMarin’s political

,

legislative

and policy engagement

strategy

across selected markets in Europe and Canada

(EUCAN).

The role will

identify

emerging policy opportunities and risks, translate complex political and legislative developments into actionable business insights, and work cross-functionally to advance BioMarin's strategic and patient-centred

objectives

.

The role will report to the Senior Director, Government Affairs, based in Brussels

Core areas of expertise

required

for this position include

T

• imely identification, monitoring, and analysis of national political and legislative developments affecting BioMarin’s business;
• Development and execution of an external political engagement strategy, with a focus on political
• decision
• ‑
• makers

;

Effectively

• operating
• within a matrixed, global organi
• s
• ation.

The

Senior

• Manager will work to build a strong shared agenda and engage constructively with
• cross
• ‑
• functional
• teams at both
• country,
• regional and global levels, collaborating closely with functions including Commercial,

Pricing, Access, Value and Evidence

, Regulatory and Regulatory Policy, Patient Advocacy, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Corporate Communications, among others.

The successful candidate must

demonstrate

adaptability in

fast

‑

evolving

legislative and

policy environments, a high degree of

self

‑

motivation

and autonomy, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes for people living with a rare disease. Strong attention to detail, excellent project management capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities are essential.

The

Senior

• Manager must
• o
• perate
• with a high degree of effectiveness in a remote working model,
• maintaining
• strong alignment, communication, and accountability with

Brussels

‑

based

management.

Key r

esponsibilities

Represent the BioMarin Government Affairs function externally and internally, working in close coordination with the EUCAN Government Affairs team. Build strong, trusted relationships with cross-functional colleagues and proactively position Government Affairs as a strategic resource.

Identify

,

monitor

, and analyse national-level political and legislative developments

impacting

BioMarin's commercialised products, pipeline assets, and broader operating environment.

Support the execution and delivery of in-country Government Affairs initiatives, in partnership with local BioMarin colleagues and external consultants, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategy.

Translate complex political and legislative developments into clear business implications and strategic recommendations for regional and global stakeholders.

Identify

policy opportunities and emerging risks affecting patient access, innovation, rare disease policy, and the broader operating environment.

Develop and

• maintain
• relationships with key political decision-makers, policymakers, and other external stakeholders in priority markets.
• Proactively develop and
• execute
• in-country political engagement strategies
• with local teams
• to prepare policy and legislative pathways for future product
• s
• .
• Support the development of coordinated advocacy strategies that align local market priorities with regional and global Government Affairs objectives.
• Develop clear, high-quality Government Affairs materials and reports for internal audiences, as
• required
• .

Education

Advanced degree preferred in law, political science, and/or public policy.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience
• in government affairs, public policy, healthcare policy, political consulting, trade association
• s
• , government institution
• s
• , or the biopharmaceutical industry
• , preferably in one or more

of the

major

European

• markets
• .
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, pharmaceutical policy, pricing and reimbursement frameworks, legislative processes, and political institutions across European markets.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing public policy or stakeholder engagement strategies that advance organisational
• objectives
• .
• Proven ability to analyse complex policy environments and translate findings into clear strategic recommendations.
• Strong understanding of rare disease policy and the research, development, regulation, and commerciali
• s
• ation of innovative and orphan medicines.
• Experience engaging with political decision-makers, government officials, policymakers, patient organi
• s
• ations, and industry stakeholders.

Ability to

• shape
• and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic and evolving policy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level briefing materials and policy analyses.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple initiatives across geographies and functions.
• High degree of professional judgment, discretion, integrity, and commitment to compliance.

Fluency in English

required

;

• additional
• European languages desirable.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Political acumen and stakeholder mapping
• Policy analysis and issue management
• Relationship building and external engagement

Ability to

build alignment

across functions and geographies

Ability to develop and deliver clear, concise communications for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Agility and resilience in rapidly evolving policy environments

Results orientation and accountability

Sound judgment and ethical decision-making

Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote,

potentially

home-based working environment while

maintaining

strong communication

, alignment, and accountability

Candidates based in other EUCAN locations will be considered.

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.