Sr. Specialist, QA

Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: Novato
Posted on: December 31, 2025

Job Description:

About Technical Operations BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. SUMMARY This position is responsible for preparing and performing Quality release for raw materials and product lots manufactured in Novato. RESPONSIBILITIES Perform Inspection (when applicable), Review, and Disposition of incoming raw materials at the Novato GMP Warehouse(s) Maintain electronic status control and data entry in ERP system for GMP raw materials Quality review and revision of BioMarin Raw Material Specifications and Standard Operating Procedures using the Electronic Document Management System Perform visual inspection and release of primary packaging components. This includes but not limited to, managing coordination of samples with QCRM, and ensuring timely maintenance and calibration of inspection equipment. Provide QA support to other QA raw materials activities: Control of rejected materials, material return program, and other Warehouse QA responsibilities, as assigned Verify deviation closure in electronic QMS and QC sample results in LIMS. Prepare and assemble the production batch record lot files and supplemental files for FBDS/DP lot release. Responsible for the preparation of FBDS/DP documentation, including preparation of the Approval Checklist and Certificate of Compliance For Further Processing (CCFP). Stay current with Compliance Wire electronic training system. Other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE Required Skills: At least 2 years of directly related experience in a GMP Quality environment. Proven comprehension of Quality functions and regulatory expectations of a GMP facility.Understanding of GMP operations and processes as applicable to Quality Assurance Lot ReleaseStrong verbal and written communication skills.Attention to detail when performing Quality release. Desired Skills: At least 2 to 5 years of directly related experience in a GMP Quality environment.Experience with ERP and LIMS systems such as SAP and Labware LIMS (experience with Quality Management within ERP is a plus).Experience and familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) are a plus. EDUCATION BA or BS in a technical discipline (physical or biological sciences preferred). EQUIPMENT This position does not utilize any specific equipment. CONTACTS This position will require interaction primarily with the Manager of QA Lot Release and other QA Associates and Sr. Specialists within the QA Lot Release team. This position may also interact with other departments and levels within Quality Assurance and Quality Control such as but not limited to the Quality Site Head, Director of Quality Assurance, Associates and Specialists within Quality Assurance Frontline, Associates and Technical Managers within Quality Assurance Operations, as well as Quality Control analysts and management. SHIFT DETAILS This position is expected to work from Monday to Friday at the standard day shift hours (9 am to 5 pm). This position may require work during off hours, holidays, and/or weekends, as needed to maintain critical business operations. ONSITE, REMOTE, OR FLEXIBLE This position is expected to be primarily onsite, however some remote work up to 2 days a week can be performed with approval of the QA Lot Release Manager. TRAVEL REQUIRED Travel is not a requirement for this position. 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. 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.

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