Associate Director, Marketing

Company: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Location: Toronto
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Ultragenyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapies for the treatment of rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company has rapidly built a diverse portfolio of small molecule, monoclonal antibody, mRNA and gene therapy candidates with the potential to address debilitating genetic diseases for which the unmet medical need is high, the biology for treatment is clear, and for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.-- Developing new treatments for rare genetic diseases is challenging work. It takes courage, talent, and dedication to look past the easy answers and uncover new solutions that can make a meaningful impact. At Ultragenyx we push each other to perform at our very best, because we never lose sight of our mission - to make a difference in our patients' lives. Come join our team during this exciting time of growth and opportunities! During the COVID-19 Outbreak we are committed to our hiring process. The health and safety of our employees and prospective employees take priority which means at this time our process will include WebEx video discussions, interviews & onboarding. Position Summary ultraimpact - Make a difference for those who need it most Reporting to the Vice President of North American Marketing & Sales, the Director of--US Marketing will serve as the internal Brand Champion for Dojolvi and Mepsevii incuding directing all Marketing initiatives for commercialization of Dojolvi and Mepsevii in the US market.--The Director will lead the development and execution of best-in-class cross functional annual Brand plans inclusive of market conditioning and development, disease education, brand strategies and tactical plans utilizing deep--marketing--knowledge and former successful rare disease & biopharmaceutical--marketing experience. The Director is responsible for the implementation of the brand strategy and corresponding tactics for the launch of UGX007. The successful individual will work cross-functionally with Global Brand Strategy, Marketing Research, Market Access, Patient Services, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Clinical Development, and Supply Chain and will work with other members of the commercial services team as needed. The individual will lead projects through the Materials and Medical Review process. Responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Work closely with the Vice President,--Marketing--to lead the US marketing--initiatives, monitor the progress of these--marketing--initiatives and adjust appropriately to optimize patient access and key customer uptake
• Flawless Brand strategy execution as it applies to direct to patient support programs, professional communications, and key opinion leader (KOL) development.
• Works with other team members to prepare product marketing plans and associated budgets and is responsible for managing execution against plans and budgets, overseeing and manage day to day brand budget, and ensure on-time delivery within budget of all--marketing--initiatives
• Monitors progress of plans and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with the Global Brand Strategy group ensuring seamless two-way communication & US alignment with global brand plans
• For all initiatives, whenever possible, establish ways to measure impact, report results, and adjust plans accordingly
• Build strong, collaborative relationships cross-functionally across the organization.
• Identify issues that could potentially create barriers to patient flow/access and provide solutions
• Lead the organization in a manner that is patient-centered and respectful of all customers--and stakeholders
• Manage all US brand promotional activities within corporate and industry guidelines for ethics and compliance.
• Work cross-functionally and partner with multiple non-commercial teams including Global--Marketing, , Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, & Patient Advocacy
• Partner with commercial colleagues and the customer facing Field Teams including Market Access, UCLs, Patient Support providing training and leading workshops focused upon disease awareness, new--product--adoption and patient access Technical Requirements & Skills:
  • Minimum 10 -12 years of sales and--marketing--experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with at least 5 years in rare/ultra-rare disease, experience with Metabolic Genetics a plus
  • Successful candidates will have a proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of collaborations, a strong patient focus and an understanding of U.S. patient access challenges.
  • Strong command of analytical and market research techniques with a proven ability to interpret market insights to help guide strategic direction and prioritize patient tactics.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act creatively to develop and lead innovative brand strategies and tactics
  • Biopharmaceutical--launch--experience preferred (biologic/orphan a plus).
  • Proven experience partnering with Field Teams
  • Proven experience working with and managing external partners, including Advertising and Communications agencies
  • Strong command of analytical and market research techniques with a proven ability to interpret market insights to help guide strategic direction
  • Demonstrated ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.--
  • Strong business acumen with solid scientific knowledge is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate business solutions in a complex and fast paced environment.
  • Strong leadership and ability to drive influence across stakeholders to set direction, align work efforts and ensure flawless execution. Proven teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • This position will require a minimum of 30% travel in the US #LI-YG1 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and for qualified disabled veterans in job application procedures, as required by applicable law. If you have any difficulty using our online application system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact--Talent Acquisition--by calling:--(415) 483-8800--or by--emailing--us at--talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com . For electronic email and mail inquiries, please include a description of your requested accommodation, your name and contact information. Note to External Recruiters: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed to:--talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com .

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