The Regional Director (RD) will lead the West Region team of experienced UltraCare Liaisons

(UCL’s) in the promotion of Dojolvi for the treatment of long chain fatty oxidation disorders (LCFAOD).   Ultragenyx is also preparing for the potential commercialization of two investigational novel gene therapies in MPSIIIA and GSD1a.  We are looking for candidates with leadership experience, establishing a strong team culture that aligns with Ultragenyx’s values and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. As part of the Metabolic Team at Ultragenyx, the RD will report to the National Field Director.

West Region will cover the following states: WA, OR, CA, AZ, TX, NV, NM, CO, UT, WY, MT, ND, SD, ID,NE, IA, MN, WI

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:

• Lead a diverse and experienced Regional Team including recruiting, hiring, and retaining of talented Commercial Field professionals
• Lead and coach a Regional Team to set, evaluate and exceed performance expectations
• Ensure that team is equipped to address new product launches, field market requests, customer service issues and challenges, with a sense of urgency and accountability
• Coach Regional Team to deliver education on disease and brands and engaging with and develop strong relationships with HCPs
• Advance care within the Rare Disease Community
• Understand healthcare trends in the Rare Disease Community and create pull through tactics and solutions to mitigate market access challenges
• Ability to analyze complex data to develop strategic and actionable business plans
• Ensure the field team works in a compliant manner consistent with the company’s policies and procedures while helping maintain a culture of compliance, integrity, and transparency.
• Drive change through influence and innovation

Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree; Minimum of 7+ years of experience in leading a team and driving growth businesses
• Experience building high performing teams, with a focus on culture and compliance, and launch excellence
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and drive results
• Ability to manage by influence and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent skills in the development of business plans, utilization of resources and budget to optimize Region potential
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Rare disease experience preferred
• Demonstrates high ethical and performance standards with all business contacts in order to maintain Ultragenyx exceptional reputation within the medical, pharmaceutical and Rare Disease community
• Approximately 60-70% travel is required including overnight travel as needed #LI-Remote