Senior Medical Director EMEA, Neurosciences

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ppBe a hero for our rare disease patients.

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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.

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. /p h3Position Summary /h3 pThe Senior Medical Director, Neuroscience – EMEA is a strategic medical leader responsible for the development and execution of the regional medical affairs strategy for the disease program across EMEA.

The role partners closely with global, regional and local cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with development, evidence generation and commercialization strategies. /p h3Work Model /h3 pFlex: This role will typically require onsite work 2‑3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and lead the EMEA medical strategy for Angelman syndrome, aligned with global strategy and tailored to regional needs; contribute to global medical and cross‑functional governance.

Act as a scientific ambassador for the therapeutic area within the region. /li liPartner closely with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access HEOR, Commercial and Diagnostics teams, enabling integrated execution across development‑to‑commercial continuum. /li liOversee execution of medical education strategies, congress planning and symposia, scientific materials review and approval, while ensuring high scientific rigor and compliance. /li liProvide matrix leadership and mentoring across regional medical teams, influence decisions at senior levels through scientific credibility and strategic thinking and drive a culture of innovation, patient‑centricity and operational excellence. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liAdvanced scientific or clinical degree required (MD, PhD, PharmD). /li li8–12+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with strong Medical Affairs experience. /li liSignificant experience in rare diseases (strongly preferred), neuroscience/neuro‑developmental disorders and launch/pre‑launch settings in EMEA. /li liDeep understanding of EMEA healthcare systems, HTA processes and access challenges. /li liProven ability to develop and execute regional strategies, lead without authority in complex matrix environments, translate science into clinical and payer‑relevant insights, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills and ability to navigate ambiguity and drive innovation. /li liTravel will be required (approx. 30% time). /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liGenerous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company. /li liVolunteer days. /li liLong‑term incentive and employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings. /li liEmployee wellbeing benefits. /li liFitness reimbursement. /li liTuition sponsoring. /li liProfessional development plans. /li liBenefits vary by region and country. /li /ul h3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3 pUltragenyx 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.

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.

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. /p h3Why Join Us? /h3 pOur 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.

Provide strategic input into clinical development, lifecycle management and pipeline prioritization. /li liActively contribute to the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEP), including real‑world evidence, representing the EMEA needs and evidence gaps.

Ensure generation of clinically meaningful and payer‑relevant evidence for this therapeutic area.

Contribute to publication strategy, data dissemination and scientific communications. /li liLead EMEA medical launch planning and execution, including disease awareness, diagnostic pathways and treatment paradigm evolution, and ensure medical readiness across EMEA clusters.

Partner with market access to support HTA submissions and value propositions. /li liBuild and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, clinical investigators, scientific societies and contribute to patient advocacy group engagements in close collaboration with Patient Advocacy.

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