Offer summary

Qualifications:

Current bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Communications, Healthcare or Public Policy-related work., Proficiency in MS applications such as Power Point, Word, and Excel., Strong verbal communication skills and ability to write clearly and effectively., Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills with internal colleagues and external vendors..

Key responsibilities:

Develop communication deliverables on rare disease education modules and materials, including video development.

Support the development of customized external communication pieces for key local, state and federal activity.

Assist in global policy communications and talking points with key country colleagues.

Contribute to the political footprint database project, including developing ex-US footprint project documents.

Job description

Why Join Us?

Be a hero for our rare disease patients

At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.

Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.

If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

ultraimpact – Make a difference for those who need it most

Ultragenyx is seeking a highly motivated individual to support our Legal Department-Policy, Government and Public Affairs team to continue developing communication materials to help tell our story to key global, federal, state and local policymakers. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical and solution based thinking skills, works collaboratively cross-departments and enjoys a dynamic environment. This position will report to the Vice President, Policy, Government and Public Affairs.

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:

Develop communication deliverables on rare disease education modules and materials, including video development and working with communication colleagues
Support the development of customized external communication pieces for key local, state and federal activity
Support the global policy communications and talking points with key country colleagues
Support our political footprint database project, including developing ex-US footprint project documents

Requirements:

Current bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Communications, Healthcare or Public Policy-related work
Proficiency in MS applications such as Power Point, Word, and Excel
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to write clearly and effectively
Ability to manage vendor contractor activity on time-sensitive deadlines
Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills with internal colleagues and external vendors #LI-AJ1 #LI-REMOTE

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

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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