Associate Director, Global Medical Communications

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

80d • $190,700 - $235,600

About The Position

The Global Medical Communications Lead will develop and execute the medical communications strategy for approved products or investigational programs for Ultragenyx’s rare disease portfolio, and within the Global Medical Affairs organization. This role ensures that data generated across clinical, real-world, and HEOR studies are accurately, consistently, and effectively communicated across audiences and channels. The individual will collaborate/align cross-functionally with stakeholders including Global Medical Leads, Publications, Medical Information, HEOR, regional medical teams, and other medical and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, robust, and timely scientific content to support education, engagement, and readiness across all stages of development and commercialization.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).
• 6-10 years of experience in medical communications, scientific publications, or related Medical Affairs roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven experience in developing scientific narratives, slide decks, and congress materials.
• Strong understanding of clinical development and data interpretation, including ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data into clear and concise, audience-appropriate messages.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed environment; ability to lead multiple therapeutic areas concurrently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience managing external agencies and vendors.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the program-level medical communications plan aligned with the global integrated evidence plan (IEP), brand strategy, and launch/medical objectives.
• Lead the development and updates of the core scientific narrative in collaboration with external vendors and internal stakeholders, globally and regionally.
• Lead the development and updates of medical communications deliverables including product/program Q&As/talking points, disease and program slide decks, and other medical content deliverables.
• Support congress strategy and lead the creation and execution of Medical Affairs congress deliverables, including symposia content, booth materials, and post-congress summaries.
• Partner with the Publications team to ensure alignment of publication outputs with the medical narrative and evidence dissemination plan.
• Collaborate with Medical Information and other Medical Affairs colleagues to ensure consistency and scientific accuracy across standard response documents, medical education training, field medical materials, and other medical deliverables.
• Ensure that medical communications deliverables reflect current data, adhere to scientific and compliance standards, and align with global messaging.
• Manage external Medical Communications vendors to ensure quality, compliance, and fiscal discipline and take ownership of timelines to ensure on-time delivery of all materials.
• Capture scientific insights and competitive intelligence from congresses and other sources into actionable updates for the Global Medical Lead and cross-functional partners.
• Serve as a key contributor to launch readiness, ensuring the organization is scientifically prepared for internal and external engagement.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees