Senior Scientist 2, Chemical Development & Manufacturing
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
August 31, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Novato, CA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Senior Scientist 2 in Chemical Development & Manufacturing, leading clinical program support and external manufacturing collaborations within BioMarinโs Drug Substance Technologies. Responsibilities: drive CMC development for synthetic chemistry programs, oversee active project planning and execution, manage CDMO relationships, contribute to regulatory filings, and support synthetic chemistry innovation. Requirements: PhD, MSc, or BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with at least 9 years in drug substance development, cGMP, and regulatory environments; excellent communication and project management skills; willingness for 20-30% travel and hybrid work. HighValue: focus on small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides, and PEGs; involvement in clinical-stage programs; cross-functional interfaces across R&D, manufacturing, QA, supply chain, and regulatory; experience with CDMOs and regulatory filings. WorkSetup: hybrid model, travel 20-30%, based in Ireland.