Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs - Bone

Summary

Join Ultragenyx, a biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, as a Senior Medical Director. This leadership role centers on the US launch of a novel monoclonal antibody therapy for Osteogenesis Imperfecta. You will be responsible for developing and executing the launch plan, building key relationships with opinion leaders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires a strong medical background, proven leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a remote work model with occasional travel and a competitive salary and benefits package. Ultragenyx is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive.

Requirements

• MD with specialty training in Pediatric/Adult endocrinology, Metabolic Genetics or Orthopedics and experience in rare bone disease strongly preferred
• PhD with substantial, directly relevant experience in the rare bone therapeutic area may be considered
• At least 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, specifically in US medical affairs
• Launch experience is required; prior experience as a launch lead is highly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within matrixed teams
• Proven ability to take initiative, meet strategic goals, and drive execution of complex projects, including coordination across functions
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail in interpreting data, identifying trends, and drawing actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate scientific and strategic concepts in both written documents and verbal presentations
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including domestic and occasional international travel as required

Responsibilities

• Serve as the medical lead on the US launch team, responsible for developing and executing a robust launch plan
• Accountable for the development of the global medical strategy and tactical plans, ensuring alignment with overall brand strategy, and driving effective execution of the plan
• Accountable for the development and/or updates and implementation of the integrated evidence generation plan ensuring alignment with program strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders; integrate insights into strategic planning and lead collaborations including research and publications
• Serve as a proactive member of the Disease Monitoring Program team, and lead or contribute to associated data generation, analysis and publication activities
• Lead the Global Medical Sub Team, actively partnering with other functions and regions, to ensure alignment and seamless execution of activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs); integrate insights into strategic planning and lead collaborations on priority initiatives, such as advisory boards, research, and publications
• Represent medical affairs as an active participant in the Program Core Team and other associated sub teams
• Provide medical and scientific expertise for material/medical affairs review committees, ensuring scientific accuracy, strategic alignment and suitability for use
• Collaborate closely with the U.S. field medical team, supporting the insights generation process and ensuring field teams are equipped with and trained on high-quality, compliant and accurate medical materials
• Collaborate closely with regional medical leaders and teams to develop integrated global medical affairs strategies. Maintain open two-way communication to ensure regional medical affairs is involved and informed on global strategic planning and decisions
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners including clinical development, HEOR, diagnostics, medical information, regulatory, commercial, training, and patient advocacy—on strategic planning and execution for assigned program(s)

Benefits

• 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