Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Early Access Operations Specialist

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical$82K — $101K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two years of experience in healthcare or similar operational roles
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks
  • Proactive mindset with anticipation of needs
  • Ability to adhere to processes with minimal oversight
  • Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building
  • Experience monitoring urgent treatment requests during on-rotations
  • Self-motivated to tackle moderately complex problems
  • Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)

Responsibilities

  • Learn and track regulatory approval pathways and ensure compliance
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation to industry standards
  • File study documents in designated systems and participate in completeness reviews
  • Initiate and maintain Managed Access/IST contracts and amendments
  • Coordinate drug supply requests and monitor shipments with vendors
  • Identify risks and collaborate with team members to mitigate them
  • Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices during case monitoring

Benefits

  • Generous vacation time and public holidays
  • Volunteer days for community engagement
  • Long-term incentives including stock purchase plans
  • Employee wellbeing and fitness reimbursement programs
  • Tuition sponsorship for ongoing education
  • Professional development plans available for all employees
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

ultrafocused - Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities

The Early Access Operations Specialist provides critical operational and administrative support for global Managed Access (MA) programs-including Expanded Access and Compassionate Use. This role supports early access requests to investigational treatment for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions. You will collaborate closely with study sites, internal partners, and external vendors to maintain compliant, efficient, and patient-focused operations.
Work Model:

Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.
Responsibilities:
  1. Learn and track regulatory approval pathways for all cases; ensure approvals are collected, up to date, and compliant.
  2. Maintain audit-ready documentation in accordance with industry standards.
  3. File study documents in designated systems (e.g., electronic Trial Master File), maintain essential document lists, and participate in TMF completeness reviews.
  4. Initiate and maintain MA/IST contracts and amendments.
  5. Coordinate drug supply requests and collaborate with distribution vendors and the vendor manager to monitor shipments, resolve issues, and ensure uninterrupted supply.
  6. Proactively identify risks and collaborate with peers and senior team members to mitigate them.
  7. Adhere to departmental processes and high standards of organization and documentation.
  8. Manages case monitoring activities ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and applicable regional/country specific regulations.
Requirements:
  1. Two years of experience in healthcare or comparable administrative/operational roles with demonstrated adaptability.
  2. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of small- to medium-scope tasks and overlapping deadlines.
  3. Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and move cases forward.
  4. Ability to follow processes and procedures with minimal oversight.
  5. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and site staff.
  6. Monitor the emergency request inbox during assigned monthly on-rotations and appropriately triage urgent treatment requests, including weekends.
  7. Self-motivated and able to work through problems of moderate scope and complexity.
  8. Knowledge of ICH/GCP.
  9. Minimal travel may be required.

#LI-CS1 #LI-Remote

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

$82,200-$101,500 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

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.
Learn more about Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Size
1,119 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$186.5 million
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+383.5%
Revenue
$271 million
NASDAQ

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