Senior Medical Science Manager North UK at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
United Kingdom - RemoteFull-timeRemoteEuropean Medical AffairsPosted 1 day ago
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<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></div>
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<div><em>Be a hero for our rare disease patients</em></div>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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;"><em><strong>ultra</strong>impact – Make a difference for those who need it most</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0">As Senior Medical Science Manager (Sr. MSM) you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0">are responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0"> developing and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development, as well as key medical </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">organisations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0"> including treatment </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">centr</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0"> of excellence and established societies and associations in the UK. You provide medical information through scientific exchange in a </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">fair</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0"> balanced manner and provide clinical/scientific support to the company. These are field-based services and require professionals with established personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">centr</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0"> of excellence. You will support Ultragenyx products in development and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW254294397 BCX0">commercialised</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW254294397 BCX0"> brands in the UK.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW254294397 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":256}"> </span></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Work Model: </strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW179329379 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179329379 BCX0">Field:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW179329379 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179329379 BCX0"> Officially documented as working as a member of the Ultragenyx field team, generally interacting with third parties on behalf of Ultragenyx.</span></span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3>
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<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) engagement and management: identify, establish, and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs; connecting to KOL in academic and community centres</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Uncover KOL insights on existing or emerging science with the potential to impact patient care</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Act as primary liaison to HCPs interested in developing projects with Ultragenyx, explore medical practices and specificities, and share with the local team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Support the local ISTs and CUs follow-up</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Contribute to the elaboration of the local medical affairs plan with the Medical Affairs Director, and execute the plan - in alignment with regional and national plans</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Perform activities to increase awareness of the rare diseases of Ultragenyx interest</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Provide medical information in response to unsolicited questions in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Provide clinical presentations, information updates, scientific support at medical congresses or for any appropriate educational initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Collaborate with the Clinical Operations team to support our clinical development program and the team locally (e.g., in identifying appropriate clinical trial sites, in connecting with investigators in ongoing studies…), if required</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none">Ensure “local” literature review on a regular basis; summarise key messages for internal use </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to the medical training of the local sales team and bring medical support as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Works autonomously to organise and prioritise one’s own work schedule </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Accountable for individual territory management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Proactively and consistently delivers on commitments, prioritises time, actions, and resources to meet goals despite obstacles and setbacks</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Participation in regular meetings with the Manager and local team </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure all activities are compliant with company policies and SOPs </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3>
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<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced degree in a clinical or medical specialty (MD, PhD, PharmD, Master of Science Degree) and relevant clinical experience preferred</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs required, and scientific expertise in rare disease is preferred</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Good understanding of the health care delivery system and patient pathway in the country</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Languages: Fluent in English </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Location: UK</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Approximately 50-60% travel is required; overnight travel can be required as needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
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<div><strong><em>Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:</em></strong></div>
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<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>
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<div><em>* Benefits vary by region and country</em></div>
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<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>
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