Senior Medical Science Manager

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous vacation time

Long-term incentive programs

Fitness reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is seeking a clinician-scientist to lead medical engagement in France, leveraging deep knowledge of rare diseases to guide education and external scientific dialogue.

You will build relationships with KOLs, support investigator-initiated research, and contribute to local market access and strategic medical initiatives, with strong communication and presentation skills in French and English.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in clinical specialty (MD, PhD or PharmD) with commensurate experience.
• 3–5 years of industry experience in rare diseases preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to present clinical/scientific information clearly and concisely.
• Expert understanding of the French healthcare system and patient pathways in France.
• Fluent in French and English; valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with KOLs, HCPs and diagnostic networks.
• Capture and communicate emerging clinical and scientific insights to inform internal decision-making.
• Apply deep knowledge of rare diseases to guide medical engagement and education.
• Develop and implement territory plans to support medical objectives with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Clinical Operations to identify trial sites and support investigator-initiated research.
• Deliver high-quality scientific and clinical presentations in diverse healthcare settings.
• Represent Ultragenyx at scientific meetings and advisory boards.

Connaissances

Fluent in French & English

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Valid driver’s license

Formation

MD/PhD/PharmD

Description du poste

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 andpersonally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities

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) andstrongunderstanding 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 inneurology andmetabolic 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
• 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
• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
• Fitness reimbursement
• 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 [e-mail] .

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