MBA Intern, Global Brand Strategy - Neurology
About The Position
ultrainnovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges Ultragenyx is preparing for the potential commercialization of a rare disease Antisense oligonucleotide therapy for the treatment of Angelman Syndrome. We are seeking a highly analytical, collaborative MBA Intern to support global launch readiness with a specific focus on Phase 3 (Ph3) data–driven scenario planning. This role will help design and execute workstreams and trigger-based plans that activate when Ph3 data become available. For example, the intern may lead pressure-testing a comprehensive plan to update the forecast, value proposition, Target Product Profile (TPP), positioning, and developing and testing core messages under different data readout scenarios (e.g., positive primary endpoint, mixed/secondary strength, subgroup effects). Work Model: Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.
Requirements
- Current MBA student (rising 2nd year or equivalent) with a focus in Marketing, Strategy, Healthcare Management, or Finance.
- 2–3+ years pre-MBA experience in biopharma, life sciences consulting, healthcare investing/analytics, or related.
- Strong strategic thinking and structured problem solving; comfort with ambiguity and scenario-based planning.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in neurology, CNS, or rare/orphan diseases, or early/first launch environments.
Responsibilities
- Build a scenario framework for anticipated Ph3 readouts (primary/secondary endpoint outcomes, safety profile ranges, subpopulation signals, sensitivity analyses).
- Work with the cross-functional team to design decision trees and activation triggers linked to each scenario, mapping implications for updating all global materials.
- Define insight needs (ad boards, message testing, ATUs, discrete choice/TPP trade-offs, analog analysis) triggered by each scenario.
- Recommend governance cadence (war room / stand-ups, escalation paths, decision logs) for the 0–90 days post-readout window.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
