Job Details

(CW) Workplace Planner/Design Manager

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Contract role – 1 year, onsite only at San Rafael and Novato, CA.

Base pay range

$51.00/hr – $75.00/hr

About BioMarin

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 to create transformative medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need.

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 the 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):
  • Developing workspace solutions and programs.
  • Problem‑solving 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 for headcount data, facility space plans, move management, and more.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Team player; experience with change management and independent thinker.
• Other requirements:
  • Strong teamwork and independent thinking.
  • Readiness to challenge status quo and find innovative solutions to space challenges.

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.