Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Brisbane, CA; or Novato, CAFull-timeFinancial Planning and AnalysisPosted about 1 month 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;"><em><strong>ultra</strong>dedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">The </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">Senior </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">Director, FP</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">&</span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">A will</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0"> be a key business partner</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0"> to Ultragenyx’s Development organization, with primary responsibility for strengthening financial governance, budget transparency, and accrual rigor across </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">evelopment activities. The position supports the Chief Medical Officer and senior Development leadership by enabling a clear, consistent understanding of spend to date, remaining budget, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">forward</span></span><span class="NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">‑</span><span class="TextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">looking</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0"> financial exposure across clinical and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">non</span></span><span class="NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">‑</span><span class="TextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">clinical</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0"> functions. The role combines </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">hands</span></span><span class="NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">‑</span><span class="TextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">on</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0"> analytical execution with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">executive</span></span><span class="NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">‑</span><span class="TextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">level</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0"> financial storytelling to improve confidence, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">decision</span></span><span class="NoBreakHyphenBlob BlobObject DragDrop SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">‑</span><span class="TextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62823369 BCX0">making</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">, and stewardship across the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW62823369 BCX0">evelopment portfolio.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW62823369 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </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> <ol> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Development leadership and operational stakeholders, serving as a trusted finance partner embedded in clinical study governance, financial oversight, and execution forums. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide hands</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">on financial support to Program Teams and Development functions by reviewing invoices, tracking actual spend, and identifying total and remaining budget at the study, program, and functional levels. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead clinical trial cost modeling, including scenario planning and sensitivity analyses, clearly explaining cost drivers related to study design, timelines, enrollment assumptions, and execution strategies. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform regular budget</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">to</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">actual analyses across clinical and non</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">clinical Development activities, synthesizing account</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">level, vendor</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">level, and study</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">level variances into concise, decision</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">oriented insights. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Deliver clear, actionable financial updates on spend, forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to minimize surprises and strengthen confidence in Development financial outlooks. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Accounting and operational teams to support Development accrual processes, ensuring assumptions are timely, well</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">documented, and aligned with underlying operational activity. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead financial communications related to clinical trials and broader Development spend, including inputs to executive</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">level readouts, portfolio reviews, and CMO</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">level presentations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Support annual planning and in</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">year reforecasting cycles by reviewing business</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">generated forecasts, assessing reasonableness, and providing Development</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">wide financial context and challenge. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Design, implement, and continuously improve financial tools, reporting, and processes that enhance budget visibility, accrual understanding, and financial fluency across Development teams. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Balance near</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">term execution and stewardship of existing processes with a longer</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">term focus on strengthening governance frameworks, standardization, and transparency across Development financial management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> </ol> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3> <ol> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or financial management supporting R&D or development organizations within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience partnering with Development teams, including Clinical Operations and non</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">clinical functions such as Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Biostatistics, and Statistical Programming. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Deep expertise in clinical trial financial modeling, including cost drivers, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis, with the ability to translate operational assumptions into credible forecasts. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong background in financial governance, including budget oversight, variance analysis, accrual support, and spend</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">to</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">date transparency. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to influence without formal authority and partner effectively with senior leaders, program teams, and functional stakeholders. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to operate seamlessly between strategic and detailed perspectives, including hands</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">on engagement with invoices, actuals, and accrual drivers, as well as executive</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">level synthesis. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives that improve budget visibility, accrual rigor, and financial fluency within business teams. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise summaries of variances, forecast changes, and drivers to audiences ranging from study teams to executives. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Adaptive Insights, and enterprise planning systems)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-72,"335559738":240,"335559740":256}"> </span></li> </ol> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><em>#LI-CK1 </em><em><span class="ui-provider dir dis c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t dit diu w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">#LI-Hybrid</span></em></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.</em></p> <p><em><br>This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.</em></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$234,800</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$290,000 USD</span></div></div></div><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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