Associate Director Compliance

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world. 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. Associate Director, Corporate Compliance Location: Frankfurt ( Hybrid role) Closing Date: 14 August 2026 Summary Description The Associate Director, Corporate Compliance serves as the Country Compliance Officer for Germany and is the primary compliance business partner to the German leadership team. The role is responsible for overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of BioMarin's Compliance Programme within Germany, providing strategic and practical advice on healthcare compliance matters, and fostering a culture of ethics and integrity throughout the organisation. While the primary focus of the role is Germany, the successful candidate will also have opportunities to support compliance activities in other European markets, including France and Italy, and contribute to regional and global compliance initiatives. Roles and Responsibilities: Serve as the primary compliance advisor to the German team, providing practical and risk-based guidance on strategic business initiatives and fostering a culture of ethical decision-making; Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of compliance risks within Germany and oversee implementation of risk mitigation plans in partnership with business stakeholders; Support compliance activities in additional European markets, including France and Italy and contribute to regional and global compliance initiatives as required; Lead or contribute to regional and global compliance projects, including policy development, monitoring initiatives, investigations, training programmes and compliance programme enhancements; Provide strategic input into the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Programme in Germany and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct; Periodically review and provide feedback on the intersection of global and regional corporate business policies and German law to ensure continuing relevance in providing guidance to management and employees; Collaborate with other company functions, including, but not limited to Commercial Operations, Medical Affairs, Clinical Sciences and Regulatory Affairs to provide advice and counsel regarding potential compliance issues and risks; Draft memoranda providing analysis and risk-based