Job Details

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our team. In this role, you will act as a key link between Ultragenyx and the rare disease medical community, providing critical scientific information about our neurology portfolio pipeline and preparing for commercialization of an anti‑sense oligonucleotide for the treatment of Angelman syndrome. The Sr MSL will have a strong clinical and/or scientific background, exceptional communication skills, and a passion to shape the future of rare disease medicine. Youwill interact with KOLs, centers of excellence, cross‑functional colleagues, and work closely with Field Medical leadership to ensure execution of the Field Medical plan.

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

• Identify, establish and maintain long‑term, strategic scientific relationships with KOLs and proactively liaise with internal stakeholders ensuring research, scientific, and clinical interests are communicated.
• Provide balanced presentations and medical information in response to unsolicited questions in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings.
• Develop and execute US territory and KOL engagement plans to enable high‑quality scientific engagement and education.
• Gather and lead reporting of medical and clinical insights that contribute to enhancement of Ultragenyx's key medical positions, plans, future research and development efforts.
• Analyze KOL's scientific viewpoints on Ultragenyx's medical and scientific positions on rare diseases and execute appropriate action plan.
• Provide field‑based medical affairs assistance for clinical research initiatives supported by the company, related to investigator‑initiated trials or other collaborative research initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Operations organization to enhance patient enrollment in company‑sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies.
• Lead projects/initiatives internally and represent medical affairs cross‑functionally.
• Represent Ultragenyx at scientific conferences and meetings, engaging with KOLs and collating scientific data insights; provide leadership to plan impactful medical engagement activities and deliver timely post‑congress insight and competitive intelligence reporting.
• Partner cross‑functionally in assigned region to optimize customer experience.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with company policy and procedures, including documentation of all relevant MSL activities in CRM, management of travel and expense budget, and accurate and timely completion of administrative reports, projects, and required training.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in a clinical or medical specialty and minimum of 2 years prior experience as an MSL.
• Candidates with an advanced degree (MS, MSN, MPH) and at least 5 years MSL experience in a related field will also be considered.
• Demonstrated technical and scientific expertise in rare disease is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in delivering high‑impact clinical and scientific presentations to expert audiences in both virtual and live settings.
• Exceptional understanding of the health care delivery system and its impact on patient care and regional medical care.
• Knowledge of interpreting and adhering to FDA regulations regarding product promotion, scientific exchange, and health care practitioner guidelines.
• Strategic thinking and ability to leverage knowledge of general business practices, the industry, medical practices and Ultragenyx strategic objectives to identify field opportunities.
• Ability to relate and work with a wide range of people to achieve results.
• Ability to work autonomously to organize and prioritize one's own work schedule.
• Ability to build and leverage strategic internal and external relationships to identify potential opportunities and partnerships to provide value and improve quality of care for patients.
• Accountable for individual territory management.
• Proactively and consistently delivers on commitments, prioritizes time, actions, and resources to meet goals.
• Approximately 60% travel in region and nationally required; overnight travel required as needed.

Salary

Typical annual salary range for this full‑time position is $195,600 ‑ $241,600 USD. This range may be adjusted based on geographic location. Position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives.

Benefits

• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company.
• Long‑term incentive and Employee Stock Purchase Plan or equivalent offerings.
• Fitness reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.