Senior Director, US Marketing, Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

12d•$247,300 - $305,400•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director of US Marketing directs marketing initiatives for the continued commercialization of Dojolvi and Mepsevii in the US. Reporting to the US Marketing Lead, this role leads development and execution of annual marketing plans, market conditioning and development, disease education, brand strategies, and tactical plans for the inborn errors of metabolism programs. The Senior Director is responsible for implementing brand strategies and tactics for both products. The role leads the Dojolvi/Mepsevii marketing team and jointly leads the North American Franchise Team with the Medical Director, Medical Affairs. It works across functions including Medical Affairs, Global Brand Strategy, Marketing Research, Market Access, Patient Services, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Clinical Development, Supply Chain, Patient Advocacy, and Commercial teams. The position also leads projects through the Materials and Medical Review process. This position is officially documented as full-time work from home, with occasional travel to Ultragenyx offices or other locations as needed. It requires at least 30% travel within the US. The typical annual salary range is $247,300–$305,400, and the position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent life-sciences qualification.
At least 12 years of sales and marketing experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
At least 5 years of experience in rare or ultra-rare disease.
Significant successful launch experience.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, with a strong patient focus and understanding of US patient access challenges.
Strong command of analytical and market research techniques, with ability to interpret market insights to guide strategy and prioritize tactics.
Experience managing agency partners and external vendors.
Track record of developing and executing innovative brand strategies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen, with solid scientific knowledge.
Ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate across cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Effective leadership, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to travel at least 30% within the US.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Experience in Metabolic Genetics is highly desirable.
Direct sales experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Dojolvi/Mepsevii marketing team.
Jointly lead the North American Franchise Team with the Medical Director, Medical Affairs.
Work with the Marketing Lead and National Field Director to lead US marketing initiatives, monitor progress, and adjust initiatives to optimize patient access and key customer uptake.
Develop annual brand plans and associated budgets, manage execution against them, oversee brand budgets, and ensure marketing initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
Lead execution of US brand strategy, including patient support, professional communications, and KOL engagement, aligned with global brand plans.
Develop and implement brand and market development initiatives, using clear metrics to measure performance and optimize results.
Partner across Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Patient Advocacy, and Global teams to drive strategic objectives.
Identify and address barriers to patient access, collaborating with field teams to advance disease awareness, product adoption, and the patient journey.
Ensure promotional activities and commercial decisions comply with regulatory requirements and support product lifecycle management.
Lead projects through the Materials and Medical Review process.