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 impact – Make a difference for those who need it most
The Regional Director (RD) will lead a rare disease focused metabolic bone team of experienced UltraCare Liaisons (Commercial Field Sales). Ultragenyx is preparing for the potential commercialization of a potential break though rare disease monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. We are looking for exceptional candidates with biopharmaceutical field leadership experience in rare disease, metabolic bone disorders or complex therapeutic areas. The candidate establishes a strong collaborative team culture that aligns with Ultragenyx’s values with a proven track record of compliantly and responsibly delivering exceptional results. As part of the metabolic bone therapeutic area team at Ultragenyx, the Regional Director will report to the National Field Director for the Metabolic Bone Therapeutic Area Team.
Territory: California and may have parts of Nevada, Oregon, or Arizona
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:
- Recruits, hires, develops and retains a talented and diverse Regional Field Team of commercial field rare disease professionals.
- Leads and coaches a Regional Team to set, evaluate and exceed performance expectations compliantly.
- Ensures field team has a high level of clinical acumen, knowledge of reimbursement, access and patient journey of patients with OI.
- Initiates and leads field team meetings on a regular basis to galvanize the team around priorities, plans of action, cascades key communications & builds team spirit.
- Provides regular training updates on FDA label, approved messages and new approved initiatives for field team.
- Develops and ensures strong regional engagement with HCPs. Conducts regular field visits and ride-along with UCLs. RD will complete all required field coaching reports following each field visit. Ensures team stay compliant to expense management, compliance training, & field reporting.
- Understands healthcare trends in the Rare Disease Community and executes approved pull through tactics and solutions to mitigate market access challenges with collaboration with Patient Services, Managed Markets, and Field Reimbursement teams.
- Ability to analyze regional and territory data to develop strategic and actionable compliant business plans for the region.
- Builds outstanding cross functional engagement and collaboration with field partners enabling account access for Ultragenyx teams.
- Ensures 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 clinical acumen, compliance, and culture and launch excellence.
- Strong understanding biopharmaceutical sale management
- 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 and or metabolic bone 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
- Ability to travel -up to 60-70% as required including overnight travel as needed. #LI-CS1 #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
$225,900—$279,100 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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