Senior Medical Science Manager

Ultragenyx; Paris; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ultragenyx is seeking a Senior Medical Science Manager to lead scientific engagement in France. You will develop and enhance relationships with medical thought leaders, provide clinical and scientific support, and interact with centers of excellence to advance our medicines in the French market.

You will collaborate with field-based and global medical affairs teams, contribute to market access discussions, and support investigator-initiated research while conveying balanced, high-quality medical

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in clinical specialty (MD/PhD/PharmD) with commensurate experience.
• 3–5 years of industry experience.
• Rare disease experience preferred, particularly in neurology and metabolic/genetic disorders.
• Demonstrated experience presenting clinical/scientific information.
• Strong understanding of the health care delivery system and its impact on patient pathways in France.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Approximately 50–60% travel; overnight travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with KOLs/HCPs and diagnostic networks to enhance disease awareness and patient identification.
• Serve as a trusted medical partner by providing balanced scientific exchange and supporting investigator-initiated research.

Connaissances

Fluent in French and English

Strong communication skills

Autonomous working style

Formation

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Description du poste

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.

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.

Position Summary:

ultra focused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities As Senior Medical Science Manager (Sr.MSM)in France,youcooperate closely with our field-based teamand other relevant medical colleagues. Youare responsible fordeveloping and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development, as well as key medical organizations including treatment centers of excellence and established societies and associationsinFrance.You provide medical information through scientific exchange in afairbalanced manner and provide clinical/scientific support to the company.Your servicesare field-based,andyoupossessestablishedprofessionalpersonal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. You will support Ultragenyxcommercializedproductsand pipelineinFranceas your primary responsibility.

Work Model:

Field: Officially documented as working as a member of the Ultragenyx field team, generally interacting with third parties on behalf of Ultragenyx.

Responsibilities:

• Scientific Engagement
  • Build andmaintainstrongscientific relationships with KOLs,HCPs, and diagnostic networks to enhance diseaseawarenessand patient identification.
  • Serve as a trustedmedicalpartner by providing balanced scientific exchangeandsupporting investigator-initiated research.
• Strategic Insight Generation
  • Capture and communicate emerging clinical and scientific insights to inform internal decision-making and strategy.
• Therapeutic Area Expertise
  • Apply deep knowledge of rare diseases, particularly metabolic and genetic disorders, to guide medical engagement and education.
  • Leverage advanced clinical training (MD, PhD, PharmD) and strong understanding of thehealthcaresystem to provide local thought leadership.
  • Contribute to local Market Access and pricing/reimbursement discussions with scientificexpertise.
• Scientific Strategy Execution
  • Develop and implement territory plans aligned with regional and national strategies to support Ultragenyx’s medicalobjectives.
  • Collaborate withfield-based and global medical affairs colleagues, as well as cross-functionally,to drivethesuccessful execution of scientific initiatives.
• Clinical Development Support
  • Partner withClinical Operationstoidentifytrial sites,support patient recruitment, and foster productive relationshipswith investigators.
  • Act as a key contact for HCPs pursuing investigator-initiated research opportunities.
• Scientific Communications
  • Deliver high-quality scientific and clinical presentations in diverse healthcare settings and contribute to medical education initiatives.
  • Provideaccurate,timelymedical information and updates.
• Congress & Advisory Support
  • Represent Ultragenyx at scientific meetings, congresses, and symposia through presentations, discussions, and scientific support.
  • Provide expert engagement at advisory boards and contribute to shaping scientific dialogue with external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in clinical specialtyrequired(MD, PhD, PharmD) andcommensurateexperience
• Required:3-5 years ofindustryexperience
• Rare disease experienceis preferred, particularly in neurology and metabolic and genetic disorders
• Demonstrated experience effectively presenting clinical/scientific informationrequired
• Expertunderstanding of the health care delivery system andits impacton patient pathway inFrance
• Highly motivated;demonstratesresilience and flexibility; effective listening skills; excellent communication and presentation skills; works autonomously to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule; proactively and consistently delivers on commitments
• Languages: Fluent inFrench andEnglish
• Approximately50-60%oftravelisrequired; overnight travelisrequiredas needed
• Valid driver’s license

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

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