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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. · 6 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Conference Technologies

San Rafael, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $183K/yr

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company focused on translating genetic discoveries into new medicines. The Sr. Manager, Conference Technologies will oversee the company's conference rooms and related technologies, ensuring they align with business needs and provide a seamless experience for users.

BiotechnologyDeveloper PlatformPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Angela Sebastiana

Responsibilities

Oversee audio-visual systems (displays, projectors, microphones, speakers, cameras)

Manage video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Teams, Webex, etc.) and ensure interoperability

Ensure network readiness (bandwidth, QoS, security) for high-quality calls

Standardize room setups across offices for consistency and ease of use

Evaluate and implement emerging collaboration technologies (AI transcription, smart whiteboards, room sensors, digital signs)

Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules for AV equipment

Troubleshoot technical issues quickly to minimize meeting disruptions

Maintain an inventory of conferencing equipment and manage lifecycle replacements

Coordinate with vendors for support contracts, upgrades, and repairs

Provide training and documentation so employees can confidently use the technology

Offer live support for high-stakes meetings (executive briefings, board meetings, investor calls)

Gather feedback from users to improve room usability and reliability

Ensure accessibility features are available (captioning, assistive listening devices)

Define standards and policies for conferencing technology use

Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations (especially for recorded meetings)

Maintain audit trails for system changes and usage where required

Align conferencing solutions with corporate IT governance and cybersecurity frameworks

Manage the budget for conferencing technologies (hardware, software, licensing, support)

Negotiate with vendors for enterprise-level contracts

Track ROI and utilization metrics to justify investments

Plan for scalability as the company grows or adopts hybrid work models

Partner with IT, Facilities, HR, and Security to ensure seamless integration of room technologies

Lead a team of AV/IT specialists or coordinate with external service providers

Stay current with industry trends (e.g., Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, AI-driven meeting assistants)

Act as the executive liaison for conferencing technology strategy

Qualification

Audio-visual systems managementVideo conferencing platformsNetwork readinessEmerging collaboration technologiesBudget managementUser trainingVendor negotiationIndustry trends awarenessTeam leadership

Required