Marketing Director, U.S. VOXZOGO marketing
Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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. About
Commercial Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and
marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team
continues to solidify BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United
States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as
Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Role SummaryThe
Marketing Director, U.S. VOXZOGO Marketing will play a pivotal
leadership role in shaping and executing the launch strategy for
VOXZOGO in hypochondroplasia (HCH), a rare genetic condition for
which there is currently no approved treatment. VOXZOGO has the
potential to become the first approved therapy for HCH. Reporting
to the U.S. VOXZOGO Marketing Lead, this individual will serve as a
strategic driver and cross-functional integrator, ensuring the U.S.
market is fully prepared for launch through deep collaboration,
insight-driven planning, and operational excellence. The Director
will lead go-to-market strategy development, partner closely with
Global Marketing to align on strategy, and advocate for the U.S.
perspective based on market dynamics and customer insights. This
role requires strong leadership across internal teams—including
Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Advocacy and
Corporate Communications—as well as external stakeholders such as
advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, and agency partners. The
Director will also play a key role in shaping the brand narrative,
engaging with key customers, and driving alignment across functions
to ensure a successful launch. The ideal candidate will bring deep
experience in biotech/pharma marketing, a strong understanding of
launch planning, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. This
is a high-visibility role with regular engagement across senior
leadership and key decision-makers, offering the opportunity to
make a meaningful impact on the success of VOXZOGO and the lives of
patients with rare genetic conditions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead
development of U.S. brand positioning and messaging for the HCH
indication, ensuring alignment with global strategy and resonance
with key stakeholders. Collaborate with Global Marketing on launch
planning efforts; strongly advocate for and represent U.S. point of
view based on strategic market insights. Drive strategic planning
and execution of U.S. pre-launch and launch activities, including
disease education, stakeholder engagement, and field readiness.
Serve as the U.S. commercial launch lead in cross-functional launch
teams; lead strategic discussions and decision-making forums (e.g.,
launch-readiness reviews) Closely collaborate with key functional
partners (e.g., Sales, Medical, Access, Corporate Communications)
to drive alignment on strategy and key messages. Analyze the
competitive environment to support launch planning and integrate
competitive intelligence into marketing and commercialization
strategies. Regularly engage with key customers at medical
congresses, advisory boards, advocacy events, and other settings.
Champion the voice of the customer, leveraging insights from HCPs,
patients, and advocacy groups to inform strategy and tactics.
Collaborate with U.S. marketing team members on key activities such
as insights-gathering, campaign and tactic development, and field
communication. Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal
standards, partnering with the promotional review team to deliver
high-impact, compliant materials. Oversee budget planning and
vendor management, ensuring efficient resource allocation and
high-quality execution across agencies and partners. Develop,
track, and monitor impact of key brand performance metrics. MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life
Sciences, or related field (MBA strongly preferred) Experience: 10
years of experience Proven track record in in-line brand management
and launch planning (global or local) Experience across multiple
major pharmaceutical markets Strategic & Operational Expertise:
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic marketing
plans Strong analytical skills; comfortable navigating complex and
ambiguous environments Experience with market access and medical
strategy integration Cross-functional Collaboration: Skilled in
working with creative agencies, medical/regulatory/legal review
teams, and other stakeholders to develop, deploy, and optimize
campaigns Proven success in matrixed organizations, with ability to
influence and align cross-functional teams Leadership &
Communication: Exceptional communication skills with ability to
craft and deliver a compelling narrative to senior leadership
Strong sense of accountability, with ability to lead teams, manage
competing priorities, and drive decision-making Personal
Attributes: Self-starter with high energy, enthusiasm, and a
solution-oriented mindset Passion for improving patient outcomes
and delivering business impact Willingness to travel up to 25%
Preferred Requirements: Management or strategy consulting
experience preferred Rare disease experience is a plus Prior sales
experience is a plus 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.
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