Portfolio and Transaction Manager

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.

Portfolio and Transaction Manager Responsibilities The Portfolio and Transaction Manager will support BioMarin’s real estate portfolio management and strategic planning activities. As an integral member of the Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Management (RESPM) team, you are responsible for managing the BMRN global corporate strategic real estate plan, overseeing the Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) capital planning, managing the global real estate portfolio, and handling other duties that support the company's objectives. This role will collaborate with functions across BMRN, including our Finance team to support budgeting and financial analysis of our portfolio and the Workplace team to support supply and demand modeling. Additionally, this role will coach and mentor the RESPM data analyst who will support the Senior Manager, RESPM’s responsibilities. Strong strategic thinking, analytical, real estate strategy, and executive level presentation skills are essential.

• Real Estate Portfolio Strategic Planning
• Responsible for the company’s global corporate strategic real estate plan which aligns real estate decisions and investments with company’s goals and maximizes the real estate portfolio value.
• Forecast demand for scenario planning, developing business cases, and analysis to support real estate investment and divestiture.
• Assist in determining the short and long-term strategies for various assets.
• Develop financial analyses (including cash flow forecasts, NPV, P&L impact and/or IRR) to determine the financial impact and economic value of scenarios.
• Manage real estate capital planning, for the REWS team, including leading the annual development of 5-year plan and 12 month-look ahead, partnering with Workplace team, Finance and other REWS stakeholders.
• Support other strategic projects as indicated by the company’s goals and objectives.
• Portfolio Management & Reporting
• Lead real estate and acquisition and disposition workstreams, working closely with REWS, other divisions at BMRN and external brokers.
• Prepare portfolio reports for internal stakeholders and internal communication channel.
• Develop tools to monitor and manage portfolio performance.
• Provide decision makers with data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize global real estate portfolio and mitigate risks and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Portfolio Administration
• Maintain the leased and owned real estate database, including regular meetings with our third-party lease administrator.
• Manage the leased real estate portfolio, including collaboration with legal, finance, and accounting to ensure sufficient time for lease renewals, extensions, and terminations.
• Coordinate with RESPM leadership on upcoming lease expiration dates and preparation of scenario options for the location.
• Stay abreast of commercial real estate trends in markets where BioMarin has significant presence
  
  
  

Requirements

• Education: BS/BA degree, or higher-level degree, in a relevant area, such as Corporate Real Estate (in house or via consulting), Business Administration, Finance, Economics
• 4 or more years’ relevant business experience
• Financial acumen with strong financial modeling, data analysis, and executive presentation skills
• Visual presentation skills, such as Tableau or PowerBI
• Biotech/Pharma 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.