Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Why Join Us?   Be a hero for our rare disease patients 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.    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.   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.

Position Summary:

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The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, will play a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s global communications strategy at a pivotal stage of growth, including support of two gene therapy launches and market-shaping activities around a highly anticipated Phase 3 program.  

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Communications, this role is responsible for supporting the development and execution of integrated communications plans that enhance corporate reputation, support product commercialization, and communicate clinical and regulatory milestones. The position maintains key cross-functional partnerships to help maintain a consistent corporate narrative across all channels and stakeholders -- including media, investors, employees, advocates, patients and clinicians, policymakers, and payers. 

The ideal candidate brings experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical communications, strong storytelling capabilities, and keen attention to detail.   

Work Model: 

Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Support company reputation via the pull-through of the company’s corporate narrative across external channels. 
2. Drive and execute external communication plans related to key milestones including product launches, lifecycle milestones, clinical trial readouts, and regulatory approvals. Manage and maintain communications cascades to ensure seamless collaboration across functions timed to key milestones.  
3. Support development of a wide range of materials including press releases, key messages, Q&A, media pitches and briefing documents, op-eds, blog posts, and social media content; and liaise with subject matter experts and legal/compliance reviewers to obtain necessary input and review.  
4. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Internal Communications) on materials and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure alignment and message consistency.  
5. With agency support, manage a monitoring program across traditional and social media to ensure organizational awareness of key external developments impacting the biopharmaceutical industry, rare disease policy and scientific advancements, and the patient communities we serve.  
6. Manage Veeva submission and review process for materials as required.  
7. Represent Corporate Communications in cross-functional forums to provide strategic insights and capture action items.  
8. Contribute to digital communications strategies across corporate website, social media, and other online platforms. 

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred and 8 + years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare plus. 
2. Strong understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical landscape, including regulatory and clinical development processes, with experience supporting milestone-based communications around product launches, pipeline advancement, and data readouts.  
3. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex science into clear, compelling messaging. 
4. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
5. High level of judgment, professionalism, and ability to work on confidential/ sensitive matters. 
6. Collaborative mindset with experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. 
7. Results-oriented with a focus on measurable communication outcomes. 

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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.

This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.

Pay Range$154,000—$190,300 USD  Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:   ·         Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company ·         Volunteer days ·         Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings ·         Employee wellbeing benefits ·         Fitness reimbursement ·         Tuition sponsoring ·         Professional development plans   * Benefits vary by region and country

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 talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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