Associate Director, Marketing – Fixed Term Contract

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:

Reporting to the Sr. Director New Product Planning and Commercial Excellence of Ultragenyx Japan, the successful candidate will direct launch preparation and pre-launch marketing initiatives in collaboration with the Japan team and Global team. The role will involve the planning, development and execution of best-in-class annual marketing plans that are based on deep marketing knowledge and previously successful rare disease & biopharmaceutical marketing experience. The role will require careful budget management and selection of appropriate vendor partners to achieve business and sales goals. Leadership and expertise in forecasting, market modelling and achieving sales objectives will be expected. As a growing and entrepreneurial organization, the candidate will participate in other business activities to support the growth of the company.

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_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:

• Work closely with the Global marketing teams to lead the development of Japanese marketing initiatives, monitor the progress of these marketing initiatives and adjust appropriately to optimize success and ensure achievement of business and sales objectives. Ensure all marketing programs are adherent to Ultragenyx policies, procedures and compliance procedures
• Responsible for managing the execution of plans and budgets, ensure on-time delivery within budget of all marketing initiatives
• Executing Marketing advisory boards and other HCP engagements to support market understanding and inform strategic and tactical planning and execution
• Building and developing meaningful business relationships with HCPs and with necessary external stakeholders across Japan
• Monitor and work to adapt the patient support program and its offerings to ensure optimal patient experience and product usage
• Responsible for managing execution of plans and budgets, ensure on-time delivery within budget of all marketing initiatives
• Manage congress initiatives in collaboration with the event management team, including messaging, booth design and coordinating onsite materials and field training.
• Identify issues that could potentially create barriers to optimal patient management and provide solutions
• Work cross-functionally and partner with multiple non-commercial teams including Global Brand Strategy, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, & Patient Advocacy
• Partner with commercial colleagues and the customer facing Field Teams, providing training and ensuring field teams are appropriately prepared to deploy marketing programs

Requirements:

Technical Requirements & Skills:

• Strong passion to deliver innovative new drugs to patients who are suffering from rare or ultra-rare diseases
• BA/BSc degree or equivalent life-sciences qualification required. MBA preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of marketing experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with preference to those with experience in rare/ultra-rare disease
• Comfort working in start-up environments and working to define process and forge new operating principles with internal stakeholders
• Successful candidates will have a proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of collaboration and a strong patient focus
• Strong command of analytical and market research techniques with a proven ability to interpret market insights to help guide strategic direction and prioritize patient tactics
• Experience of leading or collaborating on Market Access initiatives to expand patient access
• Experience of marketing Advisory Boards is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act creatively to develop and lead innovative brand strategies and tactics
• Proven experience in partnering with Field Teams
• Proven experience working with and managing external partners, including Advertising and Communications agencies
• Excellent public presentation skills, written communication and listening skills in English
• Travel will be frequently required with appropriate and safe

Leadership Skills:

Set & Achieve Goals: Understand business objectives and effectively translate them into strategies, while skilfully navigating obstacles and resistance to change.

Inspire & Mobilize Others: Serve as a positive role model – create followership and effectively mobilize and influence others, both on your team and across the organization.

Partner & Collaborate Effectively: Listen to and value others’ thoughts and ideas. Demonstrate effective partnership both within and outside your team. Achieve results with and through others.

_Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:

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• 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 talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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