Delivery Excellence - Release Management Lead

Company: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: March 20, 2026

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 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. 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. Delivery Excellence – Release Management Lead Location: San Rafael, California Hybrid role: 2 - 3 days per week onsite Role PurposeThe Release Management Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing software releases across multiple projects and environments within the SAP enterprise application landscape. This role ensures that releases are delivered on time, with quality, and in compliance with governance standards, while minimizing risk to business operations.Key Responsibilities Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and integration landscapes; Experience with release management tools. Process Knowledge: Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and DevOps principles; Knowledge of change and transport management in SAP environments. Leadership & Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; Ability to lead cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. Experience: 7 years in IT delivery or release management roles; Proven track record in managing complex enterprise releases. Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; ITIL Foundation or Release Management certification (preferred); SAP Solution Manager/ChaRM experience (preferred). Key CompetenciesStrategic planning and execution; Risk and issue management; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to work in a global, matrixed environment. Technical: Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence: An understanding of Continuous Improvement / Lean Tools (Scrum, Yellow Belt, GitLab, ALM, ServiceNow) is essential for managing modern, automated releases. SDLC Expertise: Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle, including Waterfall, Agile and DevOps methodologies and associated documentation best practices. Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software (MS Project, JIRA, Planview), version control, testing tools and infrastructure. Soft Skills: Communication: The ability to clearly articulate complex information and manage expectations across diverse teams and senior leadership. Leadership: The capacity to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and make final decisions on complex, release-related issues. Problem-Solving: The skill to quickly identify issues and devise effective solutions to keep software releases on track. Organization and attention to detail: Meticulous Planning and tracking of all release artifacts, dependencies and documentation. 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. 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.

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