BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. · 9 hours ago
Commercial IT Architect
San Rafael, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company focused on developing transformative medicines for genetic conditions. The Commercial IT Architect will design and maintain the strategic technology blueprint for the Commercial landscape, ensuring alignment with business capabilities and enterprise architecture.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive Commercial Technology “City Plan” that maps platforms, data flows, integration layers, and innovation zones
Define and evolve target state architectures for CRM, omnichannel engagement, analytics, and field enablement
Ensure architectural consistency across global markets while supporting local adaptability
Partner with Commercial business leaders to translate strategic goals into technology capabilities
Work closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to align with enterprise-wide standards, governance, and long-term strategy
Collaborate with the Commercial Data IT team to ensure data architecture, analytics platforms, and governance are integrated into the blueprint
Facilitate alignment across IT delivery teams, vendors, and external partners
Lead architecture design for high-impact use cases such as customer journey orchestration, sales force automation, and digital marketing
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to support Commercial innovation
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements
Establish and enforce architecture governance frameworks, integration standards, and data models
Ensure adherence to security, privacy, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Participate in architecture review boards and provide guidance to delivery teams
Drive innovation through experimentation zones, tech radar assessments, and partnerships with startups and vendors
Promote a composable architecture approach to enable agility and modularity
Champion data-driven decision-making and customer-centric design principles
Apply deep understanding of Commercial business processes across Sales, Marketing, Field Operations, and Customer Experience to inform architectural decisions
Ensure technology solutions are tightly aligned with operational workflows and business outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with a strong focus on Commercial or Customer-Facing domains
Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale architecture blueprints and frameworks that influence organizational strategy
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on technology decisions that impact Commercial growth and transformation
Experience working with Enterprise Architecture and Data IT teams in a matrixed organization to drive alignment across global and regional strategies
Expertise in Commercial business processes and operational models, including Sales, Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Value & Access
Deep understanding of Commercial platforms (Salesforce, Veeva, Adobe Experience Cloud, Model N), data ecosystems (Databricks), and cloud infrastructure (Azure)
Ability to define target state architectures and guide adoption of emerging technologies for scalability, security, and compliance
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with proven success in executive-level communication and influence
Preferred
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with agile delivery models, DevOps practices, and composable architecture
Certifications in TOGAF, SAFe, or cloud platforms
Company
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$585.8M2020-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $585.8M
1999-07-26IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Mueller
Chief Financial Officer
Cristin Hubbard
Chief Commercial Officer
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