Job Description
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:
ultra innovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges
Ultragenyx is preparing for the potential commercialization of a rare disease Antisense oligonucleotide therapy for the treatment of Angelman Syndrome. We are seeking a highly analytical, collaborative MBA Intern to support global launch readiness with a specific focus on Phase 3 (Ph3) data–driven scenario planning. This role will help design and execute workstreams and trigger-based plans that activate when Ph3 data become available. For example, the intern may leadpressure-testing a comprehensive plan to update the forecast, value proposition, Target Product Profile (TPP), positioning, and developing and testing core messages under different data readout scenarios (e.g., positive primary endpoint, mixed/secondary strength, subgroup effects).
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:
- Build a scenario framework for anticipated Ph3 readouts (primary/secondary endpoint outcomes, safety profile ranges, subpopulation signals, sensitivity analyses).
- Work with the cross-functional team to design decision trees and activation triggers linked to each scenario, mapping implications for updating all global materials.
- Define insight needs (ad boards, message testing, ATUs, discrete choice/TPP trade-offs, analog analysis) triggered by each scenario.
- Recommend governance cadence (war room / stand-ups, escalation paths, decision logs) for the 0–90 days post-readout window.
Requirements:
- Current MBA student (rising 2nd year or equivalent) with a focus in Marketing, Strategy, Healthcare Management, or Finance.
- 2–3+ years pre-MBA experience in biopharma, life sciences consulting, healthcare investing/analytics, or related.
- Strong strategic thinking and structured problem solving; comfort with ambiguity and scenario-based planning.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Optional Experience in neurology, CNS, or rare/orphan diseases, or early/first launch environments.
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
- $35.00-$45.00 per hour. The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s prior experience level.
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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
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