Biomarin Pharmaceutical, established in 1997, is a drug manufacturer that serves a worldwide clientele and is credited with commercializing four products on the pharmatceutical market. It specializes in developing and manufacturing medications used to treat rare and serious diseases and medical conditions. With about 750 employees, it has been an anchor tenant in Bel Marin Keys and one of Novato's largest employers. In April 2012, the company moved its corporate team to the San Rafael Corporate Center on Lindaro Street. About 350 employees work in more than 120,000 square feet of office space there.
The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange (BMRN).