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(CW) Workplace Planner/Design Manager

BioSpace
San Rafael, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
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.

This is a CONTRACT ROLE- MUST BE ONSITE 2 plus days- 1 YEAR CONTRACT

Workplace Planner/Design Manager/Design Lead- Contract role onsite only- sites in San Rafael and Novato CA

Key Responsibilities

  • Innovative Design: Utilize best practices to plan and design new spaces, whether for


lease renewals, new locations, or renovations of owned space based on BioMarin design

and furniture guidelines

  • Space Optimization: Manage space allocation among user groups to maximize real


estate use and enhance collaboration and workflow.

  • Design Management: Lead project design management working collaboratively with


Project delivery team and project manager

  • Data Management: Collaborate with Occupancy Planners to ensure space data


accuracy in CAFM systems and provide regular reports.

  • Visualization and Analysis: Conduct diagramming, data analysis, and visualization to


support space programming and design presentations.

  • Sustainable Solutions: Design effective and sustainable workspace layouts, staying


abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

About The Team

Reporting to the Director of Campus and Workplace, our team is dedicated to planning and creating

functional spaces that embody BioMarin’s culture and values. We oversee all aspects of BioMarin’s

global workplace, including campus and site master planning, land use & development, design,

workplace strategy & guidelines, project planning, and more.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Experience: 5 years in workplace planning, design, programming management,


and/or space management.

  • Skills:
  • Expertise in developing workspace solutions and programs
  • Strong problem-solving abilities using quantitative data analysis and


modeling.

  • Understanding of construction costs and project timelines.
  • Flexibility to work with shifting scopes and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in integrating complex data from various systems (HR, Finance,


etc.).

  • Experience with CAFM systems and AutoCAD, particularly for headcount data,


facility space plans, move management, and more.

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated skills as a team player; change management experience is a


plus.

  • A strong team player who is also an independent thinker, ready to challenge


the status quo and find innovative solutions to space challenges.

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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