Why Join Us
Be a hero for our rare disease patients
At Ultragenyx we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to achieve this goal our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us this means going where other biopharma companies wont go challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science applying a novel rapid development approach making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.
Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives in and outside of we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family friends and children to work.
If you want to have a meaningful impact do the best work of your career and grow a lot both professionally andpersonally come join our team.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and strategic Regulatory Policy & Intelligence professional to support our mission to bring transformative therapies to patients with rare diseases. This role will monitor global regulatory trends assess their impact on our pipeline and help shape the regulatory landscape by engaging with policy-setting bodies and industry groups.
The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of global regulatory systems (FDA EMA etc.) a strong understanding of rare drug development and the ability to translate evolving regulations into actionable insights for cross-functional teams.
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Work Model:
Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week or more depending on business many locations the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Intelligence
- Monitor and analyze global regulatory developments (laws guidelines precedents) relevant to rare diseases cell/gene therapy and orphan drug designations
- Maintain a real-time intelligence database or dashboard for internal stakeholders
- Conduct competitor landscape analyses on regulatory strategies and product approvals
Regulatory Policy
- Shape external policy through active engagement with regulatory bodies trade associations and working groups (e.g. BIO NORD EFPIA)
- Draft and coordinate company responses to regulatory consultations and guidance documents
- Represent the company in industry policy forums and public-private initiatives
Strategic Advising
- Advise internal stakeholders (clinical regulatory legal CMC etc.) on the impact of regulatory changes
- Support strategy development for interactions with health authorities (e.g. pre-IND scientific advice PRIME/BREAKTHROUGH designation requests)
- Identify opportunities for accelerated pathways and incentives (e.g. Orphan Drug Designation RMAT Priority Review PIP/waivers in the EU)
Internal Education & Communication
- Create and deliver briefings newsletters and training sessions on emerging regulatory trends
- Act as a liaison between regulatory policy and therapeutic area leads providing policy impact assessments tailored to program needs
Requirements:
- Advanced degree preferred (PhD PharmD MD MS in life sciences); Bachelors with strong experience also considered
- 810 years of experience in regulatory affairs policy or intelligence roles in biotech/pharma
- Strong knowledge of rare disease regulatory pathways and designations (FDA Orphan Drug EMA PRIME etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying global regulatory policy
- Excellent communication collaboration and strategic thinking skills
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The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicants geographic location.
This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.
Pay Range
$225300 - $278300 USD
Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
Volunteer days
Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
Employee wellbeing benefits
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition sponsoring
Professional development plans
* Benefits vary by region and country
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