Senior Director, US Marketing, Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Job description

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. 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 and personally, come join our team . Position Summary: ultra innovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges Reporting to the US Marketing Lead, the Senior Director of US Marketing will direct all Marketing initiatives for the continued successful commercialization of Dojolvi and Mepsevii in the US market. The Senior Director will lead the development and execution of best-in-class annual marketing plans inclusive of market conditioning and development, disease education, brand strategies and tactical plans for the IEM programs utilizing deep marketing knowledge and former successful metabolic rare disease & biopharmaceutical marketing experience. The Senior Director is responsible for the implementation of the brand strategy and corresponding tactics for the ongoing commercialization of both brands. The successful individual will work cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Global Brand Strategy, Marketing Research, Market Access, Patient Services, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Clinical Development, and Supply Chain and will work with other members of the commercial services team as needed. The individual will lead projects through the Materials and Medical Review process. Work Model: Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed. Responsibilities: • The Senior Director is responsible for leading Dojolvi/Mepsevii marketing team. • The Senior Marketing Director is jointly responsible with the Medical Director, Medical affairs for leading the North American Franchise Team (NAFT) • Work closely with the Marketing Lead and National Field Director to lead the US marketing initiatives, monitor the progress of these marketing initiatives and adjust appropriately to optimize patient access and key customer uptake • Leads the development of annual brand plans and associated budgets and is responsible for managing execution against plans and budgets, overseeing and managing brand budgets, and ensure on-time delivery within budget of all marketing initiatives • Lead execution of U.S. brand strategy, including patient support, professional communications, and KOL engagement, ensuring alignment with global brand plans. • Develop and implement impactful brand and market development initiatives, using clear metrics to measu