Sr. Manager, Conference Technologies

Sr. Manager, Conferencing Technologies

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.

The Sr. Manager, Conferencing Technologies will provide leadership and oversight of BioMarin's conference rooms and related technologies, and is based at the Corporate HQ in San Rafael, CA.

The Sr. Manager, Conferencing Technologies will have a hybrid team of full-time and contract personnel and will be responsible for these technologies and services in a global capacity.

The Sr. Manager, Conferencing Technologies is responsible not just for keeping conference rooms running, but for ensuring that meeting technologies align with business needs, scale globally, and deliver a seamless experience for employees and executives.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Technology & Infrastructure Management

• 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).

Operations & Maintenance

• 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.

User Experience & Support

• 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).

Governance & Compliance

• 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.

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• 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.

Collaboration & Leadership

• 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.

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.