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:
ultraimpact – Make a difference for those who need it most
Reporting to the Marketing Director, the Senior Marketing Specialist is a vital member of the Metabolic Marketing Team, playing a key role in supporting the launch and ongoing success of brands. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and expertise in managing key marketing processes and systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensures seamless execution of projects, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to drive marketing initiatives forward and within budgetReporting to the Marketing Director, the Senior Marketing Specialist is a vital member of the Metabolic Marketing Team, playing a key role in supporting the launch and ongoing success of brands. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and expertise in managing key marketing processes and systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensures seamless execution of projects, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to drive marketing initiatives forward and within budget.
Work Model:
Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Operational & Financial Support:
- Identify ongoing operational gaps and find ways to improve processes in addition to Managing contracts, purchase orders (POs), and invoicing processes via Oracle, iCertis, DocuSign, and coordinate with Accounts Payable.
- Negotiating spend with vendors and optimizing budget spend.
- Organizing and executing major team meetings and events
- Support in training and onboarding new marketing coordinator(s)
- Marketing Review & Compliance:
- Serve as the team’s Veeva PromoMats expert, leading promotional material tracking, MRC agenda management, and approval workflows.
- Ensure timely re-approval of expiring materials and facilitate necessary updates with marketing teams.
- Lead translation requests, approvals and implementation
- Promotional Material & Inventory Management:
- Oversee relationships with print vendors and manage promotional material inventory.
- Act as the primary contact for Metabolic Field Teams, handling material requests, distribution, field announcements & Materials Resource Guide management
- Lead in management of label updates and rollout based on specified timeframe
- Lead and maintain opt-in list management
- Marketing Execution & Support:
- Assist in the development and execution of strategic and tactical marketing initiatives
- Support in management and direction of marketing agency partners
- Support daily operations of the commercial team, ensuring efficiency and coordination.
- Support in content development and participate in trade shows and promotional events as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a marketing coordinator, event coordinator, or similar marketing/sales support role.
- Experience collaborating with agencies and managing projects from initiation to completion.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Exceptional attention to detail and process adherence, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality work consistently and on time in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with FDA, pharmaceutical, and biotech industry regulations, including promotional and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant platforms.
- Tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly adopt and utilize tools such as Zoom, OneDrive, SharePoint, Veeva PromoMats, iCertis, Oracle, SmartSheets, DocuSign, Concur, and Veeva CRM.
- Experience working within a highly regulated commercial environment, ensuring compliance with Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance teams.
- Strong collaboration skills, with a team-oriented mindset and a willingness to take on new challenges.LI-DNI
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
$114,200—$141,100 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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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.
