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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 corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.
Associate Director, Legal Counsel - Shanbally
Hybrid role 2 days per week onsite
Closing Date: 17th April 2026
The ex-US legal function supports almost 80 countries worldwide across both the Business Units and the International business and supports all BioMarin products. With lawyers and Contract Associates spread across the globe in Ireland, Japan, Hong Kong, Brazil and Columbia the department is a high performing, agile function that provides legal support for all commercial, corporate, G&A, tax, pricing, manufacturing, real estate and operating issues that may arise outside the U.S.
The role of Associate Director, Legal Counsel is an exceptional and rare opportunity for a lawyer with a proven track record who wants to excel in industry. The position will require the desire to develop an extensive range of skills as well as gain experience across all elements of the pharmaceutical sector. You will need to be tenacious, a quick learner and willing to take on any challenge. This position will give the right individual the opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn all the necessary skills to succeed and excel as an in-house pharmaceutical lawyer.
The Associate Director, Legal Counsel will report into and work closely with and under the direction of the Executive Director, Head of EUCAN Legal as well as work closely with GVP, Deputy General Counsel, International Legal and will focus on:
About BioMarin
Biotech developing enzyme replacement and gene therapies for rare genetic diseases. Headquartered in San Rafael, CA.
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