Associate Director, Marketing, Metabolism (Lipidology)

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP, GM of Ultragenyx Japan, this role involves leading marketing initiatives for existing and pipeline products in collaboration with Japan and Global teams. The successful candidate will plan, develop, and execute best-in-class annual marketing plans based on deep marketing knowledge and experience in rare disease & biopharmaceutical marketing. The role requires careful budget management, selection of appropriate vendor partners, and leadership in forecasting, market modeling, and achieving sales objectives. As part of a growing and entrepreneurial organization, the candidate will participate in other business activities to support company growth.

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

• Work closely with global marketing teams to lead the development of Japanese marketing initiatives, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to optimize success and achieve business/sales objectives for existing products. Ensure adherence to Ultragenyx policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Manage the execution of plans and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery within budget of all marketing initiatives.
• Execute Marketing Advisory Boards and other HCP engagements to support market understanding and inform strategic/tactical planning.
• Build and develop meaningful business relationships with HCPs and external stakeholders across Japan.
• Monitor and adapt the patient support program and its offerings to ensure optimal patient experience and product usage.
• Manage congress initiatives in collaboration with the event management team, including messaging, booth design, and coordinating onsite materials and field training.
• Identify potential barriers to optimal patient management and provide solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with non-commercial teams including Global Brand Strategy, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, & Patient Advocacy.
• Partner with commercial colleagues and Field Teams, providing training and ensuring field teams are appropriately prepared to deploy marketing programs.

Requirements

1. Strong passion for delivering innovative new drugs to patients suffering from rare or ultra-rare diseases.
2. BA/BSc degree or equivalent life-sciences qualification required. MBA preferred.
3. Minimum 5+ years of marketing experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with preference for experience in rare/ultra-rare disease.
4. Comfort working in start-up environments and defining processes with internal stakeholders.
5. Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with high collaboration and a strong patient focus.
6. Strong command of analytical and market research techniques, with the ability to interpret market insights to guide strategic direction and prioritize patient tactics.
7. Experience leading or collaborating on Market Access initiatives.
8. Experience marketing Advisory Boards is preferred.
9. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act creatively to develop and lead innovative brand strategies and tactics.
10. Proven experience in partnering with Field Teams.
11. Proven experience working with and managing external partners, including Advertising and Communications agencies.
12. Excellent public presentation, written communication, and listening skills in English.
13. Frequent travel will be required.

About Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing to market novel, therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases. Our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine by challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances the field. We focus on applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients meaningfully. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth, aiming to be an organization where employees are proud for their family and friends to work. #LI-CK1 #LI-Remote

Benefits

Full-time employees globally enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Generous vacation time and public holidays.
• 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. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. Contact Talent Acquisition by emailing talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com for assistance.