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:
MarketingCommercial&FieldSeniorDirector willreport to the General Manager andlead amarketing andfield team focused on business optimization and patient-centered outcomes in the rare disease landscape. This role involves formulating and executingmarketing andcommercialstrategic and tactical plans fostering relationships with key stakeholders such as healthcare providers KOLs and driving team performance toachieve growthobjectives.This leader will alsobe responsible forfosteringstrong alignment between MarketingandCommercialstrategiesto maximize resource efficiency and streamline activities.This leader will also collaborate and work closely withmedicalareaand other key support areas in the company.This leaderis responsibleforleadingkey strategic initiatives within function sub-functionanddepartments ensuring alignment with departmental and company goals.
ultrainnovative Tackle rare and dynamic challenges
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:
- Develop and oversee the execution of themarketing andcommercial plans and strategies to support early and broad access to innovative therapies for rare diseases ensuring alignment with the companysobjectives.
- Lead supportand coach a high-performingMarketingandField Team setting and exceeding performance expectations while fostering a culture of accountability compliance and integrity.
- Establish andmaintainstrong relationships with key stakeholders including healthcare providers KOLs distributors(in countries where applicable)to drive patient treatmentandadherence.
- Provide oversight and strategic directionformarket dataanalysis todevelop actionablemarketing andcommercialbusiness planstooptimizegrowth opportunitiesaligning both areas strategies and expected outcomes
- Provides guidance on defining and monitoringkey performance indicators across the patient journey from diagnosis to treatment ensuringcross-functional integration focused onseamless execution and measurable outcomes.
- Oversee the commercial pathway for product sales managingchannelsand service providers while ensuring compliance with governance and company policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams includingGMmedical and market access to address systematic barriers tocareand implement innovative solutions.
- Developmanageandmakescriticaldecisionstothe annualcommercialbusiness plansalesbudgetforecastexercisesandfinancialobjectives continuously evaluating risks and opportunities to drive business success bringing shortmediumand long-term strategiesto address trends risks and commercial/marketing needsthatimpactthe department and function performance.
- Lead efforts to educate and expand the healthcare provider community
- Champion innovation and influence organizational decision-making by recommendingnew approaches conceptualizing strategic initiatives and contributing to the companys long-term vision.
- Navigates ambiguous situations acrosscountry specific market assessing complex less tangible factorsrelated to the salesandidentifyingcore issues providing strategic direction to thecommercial and marketing teams.
- Collaborates with executive leadership (XLT-1 or XLT-2) on mattersimpactingmid to long-termcountry commercial sales and marketinggoals ensuring alignment withregional and commercial globalpriorities.
- Usesadvanced communication and persuasion strategies to negotiate on behalf ofcommercial and marketing teams onstrategic matters. Provides clear direction tothoseteams to ensure successful completion of goals.
- Manages and deploys a mix of resources to deliver onmedium to largescale projects/initiatives acrosscountry specific departments that cross function with commercial team.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in business administrationmarketing lifesciences or related field; Masters or MBA highly preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of leadershipmanaging teams exceptionalexperience in commercial marketingand field roles preferably in high-cost specialty therapeutic areas rarediseasesor orphan drugs.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business strategies and value propositions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams drive change and implement innovative solutions in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Exceptional organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong ability to manage ambiguityuncertaintiesand achieve results.
- Strong leadership and people management experiencea provenability toidentifyand harness business opportunities and a deep commitment tooperatingwith a patient-first focus.
- Outstanding relationship management skills including experience collaborating with healthcare providers KOLs and cross-functional teams.
- Fluency inbusinessEnglish isrequired.
- Advanced understanding of market environment commercial governance and country-specific healthcare trends.
- Travel: (approximate 40-60%) to meet business needs lead theteamseffortsandmaintainstakeholder relationships.
#LI-CK1 #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid
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
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin/ancestry age disability marital and veteran status and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law including individuals with disabilities disabled veterans for pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or in any part of the recruitment process you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at .
See ourCCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice.
See our.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Note to External Recruiters: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us may be directed to:.
Required Experience:
Exec
Why Join UsBe a hero for our rare disease patientsAt 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 goi...
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:
MarketingCommercial&FieldSeniorDirector willreport to the General Manager andlead amarketing andfield team focused on business optimization and patient-centered outcomes in the rare disease landscape. This role involves formulating and executingmarketing andcommercialstrategic and tactical plans fostering relationships with key stakeholders such as healthcare providers KOLs and driving team performance toachieve growthobjectives.This leader will alsobe responsible forfosteringstrong alignment between MarketingandCommercialstrategiesto maximize resource efficiency and streamline activities.This leader will also collaborate and work closely withmedicalareaand other key support areas in the company.This leaderis responsibleforleadingkey strategic initiatives within function sub-functionanddepartments ensuring alignment with departmental and company goals.
ultrainnovative Tackle rare and dynamic challenges
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:
- Develop and oversee the execution of themarketing andcommercial plans and strategies to support early and broad access to innovative therapies for rare diseases ensuring alignment with the companysobjectives.
- Lead supportand coach a high-performingMarketingandField Team setting and exceeding performance expectations while fostering a culture of accountability compliance and integrity.
- Establish andmaintainstrong relationships with key stakeholders including healthcare providers KOLs distributors(in countries where applicable)to drive patient treatmentandadherence.
- Provide oversight and strategic directionformarket dataanalysis todevelop actionablemarketing andcommercialbusiness planstooptimizegrowth opportunitiesaligning both areas strategies and expected outcomes
- Provides guidance on defining and monitoringkey performance indicators across the patient journey from diagnosis to treatment ensuringcross-functional integration focused onseamless execution and measurable outcomes.
- Oversee the commercial pathway for product sales managingchannelsand service providers while ensuring compliance with governance and company policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams includingGMmedical and market access to address systematic barriers tocareand implement innovative solutions.
- Developmanageandmakescriticaldecisionstothe annualcommercialbusiness plansalesbudgetforecastexercisesandfinancialobjectives continuously evaluating risks and opportunities to drive business success bringing shortmediumand long-term strategiesto address trends risks and commercial/marketing needsthatimpactthe department and function performance.
- Lead efforts to educate and expand the healthcare provider community
- Champion innovation and influence organizational decision-making by recommendingnew approaches conceptualizing strategic initiatives and contributing to the companys long-term vision.
- Navigates ambiguous situations acrosscountry specific market assessing complex less tangible factorsrelated to the salesandidentifyingcore issues providing strategic direction to thecommercial and marketing teams.
- Collaborates with executive leadership (XLT-1 or XLT-2) on mattersimpactingmid to long-termcountry commercial sales and marketinggoals ensuring alignment withregional and commercial globalpriorities.
- Usesadvanced communication and persuasion strategies to negotiate on behalf ofcommercial and marketing teams onstrategic matters. Provides clear direction tothoseteams to ensure successful completion of goals.
- Manages and deploys a mix of resources to deliver onmedium to largescale projects/initiatives acrosscountry specific departments that cross function with commercial team.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in business administrationmarketing lifesciences or related field; Masters or MBA highly preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of leadershipmanaging teams exceptionalexperience in commercial marketingand field roles preferably in high-cost specialty therapeutic areas rarediseasesor orphan drugs.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business strategies and value propositions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams drive change and implement innovative solutions in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Exceptional organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong ability to manage ambiguityuncertaintiesand achieve results.
- Strong leadership and people management experiencea provenability toidentifyand harness business opportunities and a deep commitment tooperatingwith a patient-first focus.
- Outstanding relationship management skills including experience collaborating with healthcare providers KOLs and cross-functional teams.
- Fluency inbusinessEnglish isrequired.
- Advanced understanding of market environment commercial governance and country-specific healthcare trends.
- Travel: (approximate 40-60%) to meet business needs lead theteamseffortsandmaintainstakeholder relationships.
#LI-CK1 #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid
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
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin/ancestry age disability marital and veteran status and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law including individuals with disabilities disabled veterans for pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or in any part of the recruitment process you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at .
See ourCCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice.
See our.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Note to External Recruiters: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us may be directed to:.
Required Experience:
Exec
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