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Associate Director, Global Medical Communications

Ultragenyx is a patient-focused biopharma company leading rare disease medicine through innovative, rapid development and collaborative approaches. The Associate Director, Global Medical Communications will develop and execute medical communications strategy for approved and investigational programs, ensuring accurate and consistent dissemination of clinical, real-world, and HEOR data across global and regional stakeholders and channels.

Skills

  • Advanced scientific/medical degree (PhD, MD, PharmD or equivalent).
  • 6-10 years in medical communications, publications, or related Medical Affairs roles in pharma/biotech.
  • Proven ability to develop scientific narratives, slide decks, and congress materials.
  • Strong clinical development knowledge and data interpretation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and project management skills.
  • Experience managing external agencies and vendors.
  • Ability to collaborate in fast-paced, matrixed global environments and manage multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement program-level medical communications plans aligned with integrated evidence and brand strategies.
  • Lead creation and maintenance of core scientific narratives and program/product talking points.
  • Produce and update medical communications deliverables: Q&As, slide decks, congress materials, and field medical tools.
  • Support congress strategy and lead Medical Affairs congress deliverables, including symposia and post-congress summaries.
  • Collaborate with Publications, Medical Information, HEOR, regional medical teams, and cross-functional partners for aligned outputs.
  • Manage external medical communications vendors to ensure quality, compliance, timelines, and fiscal discipline.
  • Capture scientific insights and competitive intelligence and translate into actionable updates for Global Medical Leads.
  • Contribute to launch readiness and ensure scientific preparedness for internal and external engagements.

Education

  • Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent).
  • Relevant continuing education or training in medical affairs, clinical research, or scientific communications preferred.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus eligibility and equity incentives / long-term incentive plans.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan or equivalent offerings.
  • Generous vacation time, public holidays, and volunteer days.
  • Employee wellbeing and fitness reimbursement.
  • Tuition sponsorship and professional development plans.
  • Comprehensive inclusion and accommodation policies.
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Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Novato, California, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is a clinical-stage biotechnology company practicing treatment of diseases and debilitating metabolic genetic diseases.

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