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 Regional Director (RD) will lead the West Region team of experienced UltraCare Liaisons
(UCL’s) in the promotion of Dojolvi for the treatment of long chain fatty oxidation disorders (LCFAOD). Ultragenyx is also preparing for the potential commercialization of two investigational novel gene therapies in MPSIIIA and GSD1a. We are looking for candidates with leadership experience, establishing a strong team culture that aligns with Ultragenyx’s values and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. As part of the Metabolic Team at Ultragenyx, the RD will report to the National Field Director.
West Region will cover the following states: WA, OR, CA, AZ, TX, NV, NM, CO, UT, WY, MT, ND, SD, ID,NE, IA, MN, WI
Work Model:
Field: Officially documented as working as a member of the Ultragenyx field team, generally interacting with third parties on behalf of Ultragenyx.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a diverse and experienced Regional Team including recruiting, hiring, and retaining of talented Commercial Field professionals
- Lead and coach a Regional Team to set, evaluate and exceed performance expectations
- Ensure that team is equipped to address new product launches, field market requests, customer service issues and challenges, with a sense of urgency and accountability
- Coach Regional Team to deliver education on disease and brands and engaging with and develop strong relationships with HCPs
- Advance care within the Rare Disease Community
- Understand healthcare trends in the Rare Disease Community and create pull through tactics and solutions to mitigate market access challenges
- Ability to analyze complex data to develop strategic and actionable business plans
- Ensure the field team works in a compliant manner consistent with the company’s policies and procedures while helping maintain a culture of compliance, integrity, and transparency.
- Drive change through influence and innovation
Requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree; Minimum of 7+ years of experience in leading a team and driving growth businesses
- Experience building high performing teams, with a focus on culture and compliance, and launch excellence
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and drive results
- Ability to manage by influence and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent skills in the development of business plans, utilization of resources and budget to optimize Region potential
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Rare disease experience preferred
- Demonstrates high ethical and performance standards with all business contacts in order to maintain Ultragenyx exceptional reputation within the medical, pharmaceutical and Rare Disease community
- Approximately 60-70% travel is required including overnight travel as needed #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
$203,700—$251,700 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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