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:
ultradedicated Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities
TheSeniorDirector FP&A willbe a key business partnerto Ultragenyxs Development organization with primary responsibility for strengthening financial governance budget transparency and accrual rigor acrossdevelopment activities. The position supports the Chief Medical Officer and senior Development leadership by enabling a clear consistent understanding of spend to date remaining budget andforwardlookingfinancial exposure across clinical andnonclinicalfunctions. The role combineshandsonanalytical execution withexecutivelevelfinancial storytelling to improve confidencedecisionmaking and stewardship across thedevelopment portfolio.
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:
- Establish andmaintainstrong working relationships with Development leadership and operational stakeholders serving as a trusted finance partner embedded in clinical study governance financial oversight and execution forums.
- Providehandsonfinancial support toProgram Teamsand Development functions by reviewing invoices tracking actual spend andidentifyingtotal and remaining budget at the study program and functional levels.
- Lead clinical trial cost modeling including scenario planning and sensitivity analyses clearly explaining cost drivers related to study design timelines enrollment assumptions and execution strategies.
- Perform regularbudgettoactualanalyses across clinical andnonclinicalDevelopment activities synthesizingaccountlevelvendorlevel andstudylevelvariances into concisedecisionorientedinsights.
- Deliver clear actionable financial updates onspend forecast changes risks and opportunities to minimize surprises and strengthen confidence in Development financial outlooks.
- Partner with Accounting and operational teams to support Development accrual processes ensuring assumptions aretimelywelldocumented and aligned with underlying operational activity.
- Lead financial communications related to clinical trials and broader Development spend including inputs toexecutivelevelreadouts portfolio reviews andCMOlevelpresentations.
- Support annual planning andinyearreforecasting cycles by reviewingbusinessgeneratedforecasts assessing reasonableness and providingDevelopmentwidefinancial context and challenge.
- Design implement and continuously improve financial tools reporting and processes that enhance budget visibility accrual understanding and financial fluency across Development teams.
- Balanceneartermexecution and stewardship of existing processes with alongertermfocus on strengtheninggovernanceframeworks standardization and transparency across Developmentfinancial management.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Economics ora relateddiscipline; MBA CPAor advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of12years of progressive experience in FP&A finance orfinancialmanagementsupporting R&D ordevelopment organizations within the biotechnology pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Development teams including Clinical Operations andnonclinicalfunctions such as Regulatory Pharmacovigilance Biostatistics and Statistical Programming.
- Deepexpertisein clinical trial financial modeling including cost drivers scenario planning and sensitivity analysis with the ability to translate operational assumptions into credible forecasts.
- Strong background in financial governance including budget oversight variance analysis accrual support andspendtodatetransparency.
- Proven ability to influence without formal authority and partner effectively with senior leaders program teams and functional stakeholders.
- Ability tooperateseamlessly between strategic and detailed perspectives includinghandsonengagement with invoices actuals and accrual drivers as well asexecutivelevelsynthesis.
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives that improve budget visibility accrual rigor and financial fluency within business teams.
- Strong communicationskills with the ability to deliver clear concise summaries of variances forecast changes anddriversto audiences ranging from study teams to executives.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling forecasting and analytics tools (e.g. Excel Adaptive Insights and enterprise planning systems)
#LI-CK1 #LI-Hybrid
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
$234800 - $290000 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
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:
ultradedicated Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities
TheSeniorDirector FP&A willbe a key business partnerto Ultragenyxs Development organization with primary responsibility for strengthening financial governance budget transparency and accrual rigor acrossdevelopment activities. The position supports the Chief Medical Officer and senior Development leadership by enabling a clear consistent understanding of spend to date remaining budget andforwardlookingfinancial exposure across clinical andnonclinicalfunctions. The role combineshandsonanalytical execution withexecutivelevelfinancial storytelling to improve confidencedecisionmaking and stewardship across thedevelopment portfolio.
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:
- Establish andmaintainstrong working relationships with Development leadership and operational stakeholders serving as a trusted finance partner embedded in clinical study governance financial oversight and execution forums.
- Providehandsonfinancial support toProgram Teamsand Development functions by reviewing invoices tracking actual spend andidentifyingtotal and remaining budget at the study program and functional levels.
- Lead clinical trial cost modeling including scenario planning and sensitivity analyses clearly explaining cost drivers related to study design timelines enrollment assumptions and execution strategies.
- Perform regularbudgettoactualanalyses across clinical andnonclinicalDevelopment activities synthesizingaccountlevelvendorlevel andstudylevelvariances into concisedecisionorientedinsights.
- Deliver clear actionable financial updates onspend forecast changes risks and opportunities to minimize surprises and strengthen confidence in Development financial outlooks.
- Partner with Accounting and operational teams to support Development accrual processes ensuring assumptions aretimelywelldocumented and aligned with underlying operational activity.
- Lead financial communications related to clinical trials and broader Development spend including inputs toexecutivelevelreadouts portfolio reviews andCMOlevelpresentations.
- Support annual planning andinyearreforecasting cycles by reviewingbusinessgeneratedforecasts assessing reasonableness and providingDevelopmentwidefinancial context and challenge.
- Design implement and continuously improve financial tools reporting and processes that enhance budget visibility accrual understanding and financial fluency across Development teams.
- Balanceneartermexecution and stewardship of existing processes with alongertermfocus on strengtheninggovernanceframeworks standardization and transparency across Developmentfinancial management.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Economics ora relateddiscipline; MBA CPAor advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of12years of progressive experience in FP&A finance orfinancialmanagementsupporting R&D ordevelopment organizations within the biotechnology pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Development teams including Clinical Operations andnonclinicalfunctions such as Regulatory Pharmacovigilance Biostatistics and Statistical Programming.
- Deepexpertisein clinical trial financial modeling including cost drivers scenario planning and sensitivity analysis with the ability to translate operational assumptions into credible forecasts.
- Strong background in financial governance including budget oversight variance analysis accrual support andspendtodatetransparency.
- Proven ability to influence without formal authority and partner effectively with senior leaders program teams and functional stakeholders.
- Ability tooperateseamlessly between strategic and detailed perspectives includinghandsonengagement with invoices actuals and accrual drivers as well asexecutivelevelsynthesis.
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives that improve budget visibility accrual rigor and financial fluency within business teams.
- Strong communicationskills with the ability to deliver clear concise summaries of variances forecast changes anddriversto audiences ranging from study teams to executives.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling forecasting and analytics tools (e.g. Excel Adaptive Insights and enterprise planning systems)
#LI-CK1 #LI-Hybrid
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
$234800 - $290000 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
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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