Sonia Ortega Jaykell

Sonia Ortega Jaykell, MBA, LCB, currently serves as the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Compliance at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. since March 2023. Prior to this role, Sonia held multiple positions at Johnson & Johnson from May 2018 to March 2023, managing Global Trade Compliance Operations for both pharmaceutical and medical device divisions, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. Additional experience includes a sabbatical year as a volunteer at the American International School of Costa Rica, a Global Trade Compliance Analyst at Illumina, and teaching as an Adjunct Faculty member for an Import/Export course at Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. Earlier career endeavors include supporting import/export operations at Pfizer and founding Truffles European Bistro & Catering, generating significant sales. Sonia holds an MBA in International Business from Schiller International University and a B.A. in International Business from San Diego State University.