Associate Director, Medical Affairs at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Sao Paulo City, BrazilFull-timeCommercialPosted 28 days ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>Be a hero for our rare disease patients</em></div> <div><em> </em></div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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<em>. </em></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Position Summary:</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><em>ultra</em></strong><em>focused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Brazil</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> provides strategic and scientific leadership across all medical initiatives in the rare disease portfolio. The role oversees the design and execution of medical strategy, advisory boards, and scientific education efforts, ensuring strong alignment with organizational priorities.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> The Associate Director will also</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> serve as a senior scientific representative in external engagements, strengthening relationships with experts and advancing the company’s scientific presence in key forums. The position requires close collaboration with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">cross</span></span><span class="NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW160609014 BCX8">‑</span><span class="TextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">functional</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> leaders</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> - </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">including Market Access, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Commercial</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> - </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">to ensure coherent, compliant, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">high impact</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> medical execution.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">The Associate Director also contributes </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">scientific oversight </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> clinical trial site evaluation and readiness in Brazil, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">and</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">appl</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">ies</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">real</span></span><span class="NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW160609014 BCX8">‑</span><span class="TextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8">world</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW160609014 BCX8"> evidence to support value demonstration, clinical differentiation, and the strategic positioning of the company’s therapies. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW160609014 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Work Model: </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and oversee the activities of the Medical Affairs function—directing project/program teams and day-to-day execution—to ensure alignment with departmental/organizational strategic goals and delivery against short-term objectives and contribute to the planning/managing of the department budget and to the resource allocation decisions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage cross functional teams and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external experts to develop scientifically robust, evidence based educational materials that reflect current clinical practice and comply with company standards and regulatory requirements, leveraging subject</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">matter expertise and functional interdependencies to resolve issues (seeking management approval when broader strategic impact is expected). </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Analyze clinical, epidemiological, and real-world data to identify trends, unmet needs, and opportunities that inform medical strategy and anticipate internal/external issues in line with organizational objectives. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Leverage data driven insights to support day-to-day decisions focused on short</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">term team/department goals, while informing long</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">term planning and prioritization of medical initiatives that support operational and strategic objectives, maintaining alignment with department priorities and full compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, local regulations, and global requirements. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain deep scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise; serve as a senior medical authority across the organization and as senior medical reviewer for promotional and nonpromotional materials, ensuring scientific accuracy, compliance, and alignment with medical strategy. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead high level scientific engagement with external stakeholders—including experts, investigators, scientific societies, and patient advocacy groups—to advance disease understanding, elevate scientific exchange, and influence in complex/sensitive settings while sustaining positive relationships. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Align closely with the Senior Director, Medical Affairs Brazil on strategy, operational priorities, and medical governance—receiving regular direction on work impacting strategic objectives—and translate assigned objectives into individual/team goals aligned with midterm departmental priorities. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner cross functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Finance, HR, and other key functions to ensure integrated planning and execution of medical and strategic initiatives with impact across multiple areas/departments. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity and operational excellence, proactively addressing issues and escalating when broader strategic decisions are implicated. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to Access related materials, including Health Economics insights and dossier preparation for reimbursement submissions, applying real-world evidence to support value demonstration, clinical differentiation, and the strategic positioning of the company’s therapies. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform any additional responsibilities associated with the Medical Affairs to function at the local, regional, or global level, as required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced degree, MD, PhD.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on medical management or leadership roles working in rare diseases preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Expertise in designing and conducting clinical trials and in Health Economics and dossier writing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven manager experience and able to work both independently and as a member of an integrated, interdisciplinary team in carrying out assigned responsibilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced presentation skills and professional interaction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be analytical and articulate in both oral and written skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate well with others at varying professional levels, especially in the medical profession.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Track record of forming compliant partnerships with commercial colleagues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to think creatively and efficiently to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Fluent in English and Spanish.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Travel will be required (approx. 20-30% time).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span class="ui-provider wf b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">#LI-CK1</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-Hybrid</span></span></span></strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><div> </div> <div><strong><em>Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:</em></strong></div> <div> </div> <div><strong><em>·         Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>·         Volunteer days</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>·         Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>·         Employee wellbeing benefits</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>·         Fitness reimbursement</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>·         Tuition sponsoring</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>·         Professional development plans</em></strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>* Benefits vary by region and country</em></div> <div> <p><strong>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 </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> </div> <div><em>See our </em><a class="postings-link" href="https://www.ultragenyx.com/CCPA-Notice/"><em>CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice</em></a><em>.</em></div> <div><em>See our </em><a class="postings-link" href="https://www.ultragenyx.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a><em>.</em></div> <div> <p><strong>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</strong></p> </div> <div><strong>Note to External Recruiters</strong>: 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<em>: </em><a class="postings-link" href="http://mailto:[email protected]/">[email protected]</a><em>.</em></div></div>

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