Senior Director, Global Commercial Lead

Company: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Location: Novato
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

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.-- During the COVID-19 Outbreak,--we are committed to our hiring process. The health and safety of our employees and prospective employees take priority which means at this time our--approach--will include--video discussions, interviews, and--onboarding. Position Summary ultraimpact - Make a difference for those who need it most As a key member of the Global Brand Strategy team, the Senior/Executive Director, Global Commercial Lead, is responsible for all aspect of global strategy for select portfolio assets. The role will lead cross-functional efforts to drive pre-launch, launch, and global commercialization of the product across key markets. This individual will also lead the development and implementation of lifecycle management strategy for the brand. Further, this leader will be a core contributor on the Program Core Team as the single commercial point contributing to the Clinical Development Plan and early strategy.-- Responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Lead the Global Franchise Team to develop and continuously enhance the global strategy
• Provide input into the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan, which drive the program strategy
• Lead Scientific Platform and / or market research work, to inform strategy
• Partner with Patient Diagnosis Programs on Patient Find strategy and execution
• Contribute to clinical trial site selection based on global expansion strategy
• Represent Commercial needs and priorities on cross-functinal Program Core Team
• Represent global commercial interests in all assessment and decisions related to data generation, trial strategy, and manufacturing
• Partner with Regions on ongoing launch and commercialization
• Including driving the commercial perspective on regulatory and reimbursement strategy
• Including leading assessment into new markets
• Lead the annual brand planning process for the brand including strategy evolution, tactical planning, and budget development
• Lead global initiatives in key areas including disease education, branding/promotion, and patient identification
• Provide input into the development and update of global product revenue forecast Technical Requirements & Skills:
  • 10+ years of bio/pharmaceutical commercial experience
  • Proven experience leading brand(s) and setting the strategic direction
  • Ability to lead matrix teams and align the organization behind clear strategic direction
  • Diverse commercial experience including previous global marketing role(s)
  • Sound strategic thinking and thoughtful approach to problem solving
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders without authority
  • Player-coach mindset with ability to operate at strategic levels as well as tactical levels
  • Intellectural and scientific curiosity
  • Comfort with change and ambiguity
  • Bachelors degree in business and/or science; advanced degree preferred (e.g. MBA, MS, Ph.D.)
  • Rare disease commercial experience preferred
  • Previous experience leading and/or working on partnered product(s) preferred
  • Set & Achieve Goals: Understand business objectives and effectively translate them into strategies, while skillfully 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.
  • Provide Ongoing Coaching & Feedback: Coach others to achieve their goals through encouragement and high-quality feedback, and support the growth and development of team members. #LI-YG1 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and for qualified disabled veterans in job application procedures, as required by applicable law. If you have any difficulty using our online application system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact--Talent Acquisition--by calling:--(415) 483-8800--or by--emailing--us at--talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com . For electronic email and mail inquiries, please include a description of your requested accommodation, your name and contact information. Note to External Recruiters: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed to:--talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com .

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