Title: Medical Director, Metabolics
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
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:
ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities
Ultragenyx is seeking a medical professional with the passion and creativity to develop new therapies for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases. Reporting to the VP Head of Medical Affairs EMEA, this role will be a key contributor to shaping strategy and implementing the medical affairs plans for Metabolics. Furthermore, the role will be responsible for supporting development of an integrated evidence plan, forging strong relationship with key opinion leaders, supporting payer-related activities and educational events, and partnering cross-functionally with Medical Affairs colleagues, Commercial, Clinical, and Patient Advocacy.
The EMEA Medical Affairs Metabolic role entails responsibility for assessing and responding to the needs of the medical community through scientific interactions from pre- to post-launch, as well as establishing and rolling out the Regional Medical Plan.
The individual works in close collaboration with the Medical Affairs and Commercial country field teams, Global Franchise and Medical Teams, Market Access and other relevant cross-functional teams
The role implicates knowledge-sharing, ownership for regional Medical Affairs meetings, development and implementation of (pre)launch strategies and activities in the region in alignment with the Global Franchise and Medical Teams (GFT & GMST).
Strong external focus, including developing and managing European Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the field, organizing scientific meetings and Advisory Boards in close collaboration with and support from the Global and local medical teams.
Additionally, this individual will be supporting Medical Operations for Europe, incl. Med Info and Communications, developing educational materials and programs, delivering trainings, FAQs, SRLs etc.
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:
Provide strategic medical and scientific leadership to assigned program(s) to support development of the Regional medical strategy
Support development of the integrated evidence generation plan for assigned program(s)
Support the execution of the relevant medical affairs activities including advisory boards, medical education initiatives, congress activities, and payer interactions.
Provide medical expertise across the organization to compliantly assist in the development and execution of commercial and clinical development activities.
Participate in scientific engagement and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders (including healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and societies) to generate insights and to educate and advance scientific understanding of relevant disease area.
Provide scientific and medical leadership as needed for publication development and serve as medical affairs reviewer for promotional materials and non-promotional scientific materials.
Provide support for field Medical activities. This will include training as well as development of materials
Partner cross functionally within medical affairs on assigned programs with all key stakeholders e.g., Cluster medical leads and field teams, training, Market Access, molecular diagnostics, patient advocacy, commercial, regulatory, clinical development and other related departments
Exhibit leadership skills within and outside of the organization (including collaboration, mentoring, presentation skills and professional interaction)
Requirements:
Physician, Pharmacist, or scientist with a university education in a relevant scientific field, Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D. or comparable qualification preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Global/Regional Medical Affairs in biopharmaceutical/biotech industry
Experience in Rare Diseases imperative, preference for metabolic diseases
Track record of medical launch experience required
Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry’s code of conduct
Fluent written and spoken English mandatory
High level of energy, can-do attitude, ambition, and intellectual curiosity with the ability to rapidly digest and interpret new information
Excellent speaking and writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including medical professionals, and the general public
Comfortable with ambiguity and developing innovative approaches, ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated, interdisciplinary team
Proven leadership skills including a passion for collaboration and understanding all stakeholder perspectives to drive alignment and decision-making.
Highly analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to identify interdependencies, consider the medical implications and understand the broader goals of a program and the organization
High aptitude for attention to detail, demand for high-quality work, and sense of passion and urgency to achieve goals and improve the lives of patients.
Up to 40% European and occasional international travel, including overnight stays is required #LI-CK1 #LI-Hybrid
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
