BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Claimed Company

Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery. The company develops and commercializes targeted therapies that address the root cause of the genetic conditions that it seeks to treat, helping to better the lives of those struggling with rare genetic disease. BioMarin discoveries have led to eight first or best-in-class commercial treatments and a pipeline of multiple product candidates applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach to broader group of genetic disorders. The more innovative solutions developed, the more lives BioMarin can impact. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 50

TOTAL RATINGS: 467

CEO: Alexander Hardy

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Joining BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. are rated a B. At BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. most employees said they received feedback once a year or once a quarter. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc..

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	33%
Once a year	34%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 100% of employees at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. said they negotiated their salaries. On average, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. employees earn $141,209. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. ranks in the Top 40% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc..

Average Salaries at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. by Department

$159k*

Engineering

$177k*

Product

$120k*

Design

$117k*

Marketing

$119k*

Operations

$73k*

Admin

$105k*

Business Dev

$101k*

Finance

$100k*

Customer Support

$128k*

$117k*

$141k*

Legal

$163k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	100%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	50%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. ranks in the Top 35% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 100% of employees feel as though BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 33% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc..

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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