Interviews with employees
Work to Bring Hope to Patients.
We interviewed senior employees who are active at BioMarin.
Impressions of the company before and after joining the company
before joining the company
- Why did you join this company?
The company was so promising that it was even featured in the American economic magazine Forbes, and it was decided to launch a new product the year I joined the company. .
-How did you find out about the company?
In an interview with the Physicians who was in charge at my previous job,
I found out by being named as a manufacturer I was paying attention to.
－Are there any points or events that made you decide to join the company?
By telling me about the company in detail before receiving the official offer,
I made up my mind to join the company.
After joining the company
- How was it when you actually joined the company?
I quickly realized that all of my seniors were talented, so I was only thinking about adapting to the job as soon as possible.
- What was the hardest thing for you after joining the company?
I am ashamed to say that in our company, English is commonplace. I think this will continue in the future, but the awareness of my weaknesses has faded from the beginning, and I am learning every day using the in-house training system.
－What do you think are the characteristics of the company?
I think it is easier to understand what kind of work people in other departments are doing than other companies.
There is also a place for all employees to share information, so the company's goals are clear.
-What do you like about the company?
Our focus on rare diseases and the dedication we all have to the patients in this regard.
-What do you like about joining this company?
Being able to do a wide range of jobs that other pharmaceutical companies cannot experience, such as product leads other than MRs,
I am very happy that it has helped me improve my skills.
Current work
－Please tell us about your career after joining the company.
- Provision of information to deliver Mucopolysaccharidosis ⅣA therapeutic agents, Mucopolysaccharidosis Ⅵ therapeutic agents, and Drug for neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 to patients
- Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare response to succession of approval of Mucopolysaccharidosis Ⅵ therapeutic agent
- Co-sponsored seminars and exhibitions at academic conferences of related academic societies
- Website renewal
- MR Continuing Education Management Promoter
- Operation from 1 after obtaining manufacturing and marketing approval for Achondroplasia treatment drug
－Please tell us about your current job.
As an MR, I am in charge of the western Japan area, checking the status of patients who are already undergoing treatment and carrying out awareness-raising activities to identify potential patients.
- Please tell us about the interesting and difficult parts of your work.
Since I am involved in rare diseases, I feel a sense of closeness to patients, and the most rewarding part of my work is when I am able to start treatment.
Because it is rare, there are some difficulties until it leads to results.
－Are there any unforgettable episodes with customers (friends)?
I can't forget the fact that the patient who was being treated felt the effect, leading to a case report in a medical journal, and it still encourages me.
-What kind of work would you like to try in the future?
We have launched sales of a new drug for the treatment of Achondroplasia, so we will operate at full speed and take on the challenge of delivering the fastest delivery to patients.
-What are you working on now?
We are always thinking about improving disease awareness for as many patients as possible.
In addition, when a suspected patient comes, we provide as much information as possible for diagnosis while receiving guidance from the doctor in charge.
-What kind of career do you want to build?
As the company expands, I think it is necessary to have a career that brings together a team.
Rather than dyeing in my own color, I would like to work together by making the most of my individuality.
－What are the characteristics of bio-venture companies? (Difference from Megapharma)
As mentioned above, you can challenge many jobs that are not restricted to your occupation. Actual MR activities will also be interviews with appointments based on clear intentions.
work life balance
－How do you spend your private time?
I spend my time centered around my family. I pay attention to my eating habits on a daily basis,
Only on Saturdays, I go out to eat with my family in order to open it up a bit.
－Do you have any hobbies or other activities that you focus on outside the company?
I participate in jogging and basketball practice about once a week.
－Do you have any ideas that you value as an individual?
Our first priority is to respect people's ideas.
I try to listen and think before responding.
－How do you spend your time with your family?
I have two children, but I used to go somewhere every week until I was in elementary school.
Now that I'm a college student and a high school student, I sometimes make time to talk frankly and understand the current situation.
Sometimes we go to basketball practice together.
-Are you able to balance your private life? Did you have any concerns or worries?
I don't like working on holidays. There are times when I think it would be easier to do it on my days off, but I have turned off work, so I am able to manage both.
－Please tell us about your future prospects in private life.
I will do my best to take care of my health so that my family can live happily ever after!
-Thank you very much!
