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 do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won't 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 work. Ultimately, 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 and personally, come join our team.
Position Summary:
ultraimpact – Make a difference for those who need it most
The Market Access Director – Payer Marketing will be responsible for assisting in the development of the strategy, analysis, clinical and economic value proposition in the US to ensure favorable reimbursement, access, and coverage guidelines consistent to our FDA labels with national and regional commercial and government payers
Work Model:
Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with HEOR, develop reimbursement dossiers and reimbursement/formulary documents by identifying and effectively using internal and external data sources and literature references
- Collaborate with HEOR, medical and external companies in preparing evidence that satisfies payer requirements
- Generate communication/marketing materials and publications for use with payers and other decision makers
- Proactively bring payer analytic and evidence expertise and insight to the cross-functional teams to inform key processes and decision points.
- Work collaboratively with North America functions including the commercial field team in helping design tools and resources for field based commercial field team meeting with Pharmacy and Medical Directors
- Assist field commercial team in developing messages and data to regional payers
- Collaborate with commercial field team, medical affairs, patient services to resolve reimbursement issues that may be barriers to drug access
- Assist in field training on developing and delivering payer value messages
- Develop all payer marketing material as needed to raise payer awareness of products
Requirements:
- Degrees (MS, PhD, MD, MPH, or PharmD) in a scientific discipline
- Minimum of 10 years + of combined experience in market assess marketing & direct market access field work is desired
- Preferably experience in the rare disease and orphan product environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of US healthcare reimbursement system in both commercial and government payers
- Knowledge of specialty pharmacy and wholesalers is desired
- Ability to successfully work both within a team and independently
- Experience working across an alliance partnership strongly preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Well-versed in highly technical and scientific languages to communicate effectively with health care professionals, researchers, payers, and other external and internal stakeholders.
- Must be willing to Travel: ~50% #LI-Remote
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 applicant's 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
$215,100-$265,800 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 [email protected].
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What We Do
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 do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t 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.
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