Associate Director, Program Management, CMC

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

$186K — $229K *

clock More than 8w ago

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8 - 10 years of experience

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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 looking for an Associate Director with a passion and creativity to develop great medicines for rare and ultra-rare diseases. You will be a self-starter with excellent project management skills and the ability to build strong rapport across functions. You will be ready for a career defining experience and have the passion to drive several therapeutics for devastating diseases to final approval and launch.

You will report to the Director of Program and Portfolio Management and will be responsible for managing one or more programs depending on the stage and scope of a program within transitional research through commercialization stages. In addition, this individual will actively support development of the department and tools/process across the portfolio.

We will assess your level based on your experience before moving forward with full panel interviews.
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:
  • Support the program team to develop, maintain and execute the CMC strategy for multiple research and development programs. The number of programs will depend on stage and scope of the programs.
  • Directs and controls multiple CMC subteams that are cross-functional.
  • Design, develop and manage project schedules for CMC subteams
  • Lead and develops the cross-functional plans together including realistic but aggressive timelines, budget and resources planning, risk assessment and contingency planning.
  • Ensures cross-functional alignment and organizational support for the execution of the program plan by facilitating internal and external stakeholder meetings. Driving the team to 'out-of-box" thinking and creative issue resolution.
  • Lead and drives objective setting process for programs.
  • Responsible for monitoring and tracking the project against approved timelines and milestones and ensures adherence to agreed-upon team objectives and deliverables.
  • Manages prioritization of project team activities to enhance program value.
  • Acts as spokesperson for the program and may represent program internally and externally.
  • Responsible for comprehensiveness and quality of program information in the internal systems, databases, and communication to Senior Management and program team
  • Expected to identify bottlenecks, surface issues, and proactively drive for their resolution. Leads contingency planning efforts.
  • Conducts thorough assessment of intangible variables, fundamental issues, providing strategy and directions for multiple programs and/or initiatives
  • Leads ad-hoc cross-functional task forces as needed aiming at issue resolution.
  • Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across functional areas
  • Ensures effective, proactive, and open communications, horizontally and vertically, to achieve transparency and clarity of program goals, progress and issues.
  • Develop departmental processes, procedures, and tools to improve departmental functioning and portfolio management.
  • Supports/leads/drives corporate policies and process improvements and ensures consistent implementation.
  • May be supervising PCs/PMs/Sr PMs
  • Managing a portfolio of programs and/or initiatives
Requirements:
  • Required advanced degree with minimum 8 years of industry experience
  • At least 5+ years equivalent multi-/ cross-functional leadership experience in CMC late-stage development and commercialization of products. Experience with biologics and /or gene therapy preferred.
  • Advanced level of science and clinical acumen. Experience working in genetic, rare diseases preferred.
  • Cross-functional team and relationship enhancing skills
  • Previous work and leadership experience in international and multidisciplinary drug development teams and broad operational experience with an experienced understanding of drug development process
  • In-depth knowledge of CMC needs for preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions, as well as business strategy and business requirements.
  • Outstanding Project Management skills, including expertise in designing, developing, and managing project schedules and resource management.
  • Understands financial aspects, including knowledge of resource planning (headcount and budget) and management
  • Ability to critically and objective interpret and evaluate scientific and competitive, business-related information.
  • Exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches critical to program/organization; requires minimal program strategic direction needed from Vice President
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills for bridging between scientific and business participants, for negotiating timelines and for effective collaboration, with internal and external executive-level management #LI-CS1 #LI-Hybrid


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

$186,100-$229,800 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

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About Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Learn More About Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and markets treatments for rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company's products are designed to address the underlying genetic causes of these diseases. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Novato, California. The company has a number of products in development, including treatments for lysosomal storage disorders, metabolic disorders, and skeletal disorders. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is committed to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases and has received numerous awards for its work in this area.
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