Ultragenyx
Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with rare and ultrarare genetic diseases. The company focuses on developing and delivering treatments for conditions where no current therapies exist, utilizing a variety of drug modalities tailored to each disease. Ultragenyx boasts a robust and diverse clinical pipeline, with therapies in development for genetic diseases such as Wilson Disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Angelman Syndrome. With a passionate team and a commitment to patient advocacy, Ultragenyx aims to lead the way in pioneering therapies that significantly impact rare disease communities.
Associate Director, Marketing, Japan
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November 13
Ultragenyx
Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with rare and ultrarare genetic diseases. The company focuses on developing and delivering treatments for conditions where no current therapies exist, utilizing a variety of drug modalities tailored to each disease. Ultragenyx boasts a robust and diverse clinical pipeline, with therapies in development for genetic diseases such as Wilson Disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Angelman Syndrome. With a passionate team and a commitment to patient advocacy, Ultragenyx aims to lead the way in pioneering therapies that significantly impact rare disease communities.
đź“‹ Description
• Reporting to the VP, GM of Ultragenyx Japan, the successful candidate will direct launch preparation and pre-launch marketing initiatives in collaboration with the Japan team and Global team. • The role will involve the planning, development and execution of best-in-class annual marketing plans that are based on deep marketing knowledge and previously successful rare disease & biopharmaceutical marketing experience. • The role will require careful budget management and selection of appropriate vendor partners to achieve business and sales goals. • Leadership and expertise in forecasting, market modelling and achieving sales objectives will be expected. • As a growing and entrepreneurial organization, the candidate will participate in other business activities to support the growth of the company.
🎯 Requirements
• Strong passion to deliver innovative new drugs to patients who are suffering from rare or ultra-rare diseases • BA/BSc degree or equivalent life-sciences qualification required. MBA preferred • Minimum 5+ years of marketing experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with preference to those with experience in rare/ultra-rare disease • Comfort working in start-up environments and working to define process and forge new operating principles with internal stakeholders • Successful candidates will have a proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of collaboration and a strong patient focus • Strong command of analytical and market research techniques with a proven ability to interpret market insights to help guide strategic direction and prioritize patient tactics • Experience of leading or collaborating on Market Access initiatives to expand patient access • Experience of marketing Advisory Boards is preferred • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act creatively to develop and lead innovative brand strategies and tactics • Proven experience in partnering with Field Teams • Proven experience working with and managing external partners, including Advertising and Communications agencies • Excellent public presentation skills, written communication and listening skills in English • Travel will be frequently required
🏖️ Benefits
• 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
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