Senior Director, US Medical Lead LC-FAOD and MPSs
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical · United States - Remote
Posted 29 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's roles stay open a median of 41 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
- high 5 stale, 6 reposted of 11 open
- Hiring momentum
- 54 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Senior Director, US Medical Lead for LC-FAOD and MPSs at Ultragenyx is responsible for leading medical affairs strategies for rare diseases in the US. This role involves executing medical launch plans, managing relationships with key opinion leaders, and ensuring the alignment of regional strategies with global medical initiatives. The position requires a strong scientific background and the ability to navigate complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical as an employer.
What you need
- MD with specialty training in metabolic genetics or PhD with relevant experience in LC-FAOD and MPSs
- At least five years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including US medical affairs
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute medical launch strategies in the US market
- Proven leadership skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Nice to have
- Experience in rare disease expertise
- High aptitude for attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Proactive and highly organized with the ability to manage shifting priorities
What you get
- Generous vacation time and public holidays
- Volunteer days
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition sponsoring
Worth weighing
- Remote work with occasional travel required
- High-level responsibilities may lead to significant pressure
- Role involves navigating ambiguous situations
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