Medical Science Liaison, Metabolics

ultra-innovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges.

• Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs;
  connecting to KOLs in academic and community centers
• Using the science behind our products supports treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with country-level plans
• Provide clinical presentations and medical information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings
• Provide medical information through scientific exchange and disseminate scientific publications
• Provide clinical disease state presentations to key stakeholders including Payers
• Collaborate with the Clinical Operations organization to enhance patient enrolment in company-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies
• Provide Scientific and Medical information updates
• Provide scientific support at medical congresses
• Provide timely medical insights/information on emerging clinical/scientific teams and opportunities to internal stakeholders
• Provide scientific support for appropriate educational initiatives
• Ensure all activities are compliant with company policies and SOPs
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Ultragenyx cultural attributes and core competencies
• Be compliant with Ultragenyx Code of Conduct, policies and procedures

• Medical Doctor (2+ years of MSL experience desirable)
• Rare disease experience preferred, particularly in metabolic genetic diseases
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills required
• Demonstrated experience effectively presenting clinical/scientific information required
• Expert understanding of the local health care delivery system and its impact on patient care and regional medical care
• Models our Core Values #Dynamic #Possibility #Generous #Relentness #Courageous and is experienced as someone who exemplifies the culture we want to create;
  operates with transparency;
  is trusted
• Ability to relate and work with a wide range of people to achieve results
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule
• Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
• Ability to create materials such as reports, presentations for inside and outside the organization, and present/speak to groups
• Time and territory management skills required
• Approximately 50-60% of travel is required;
  overnight travel is required as needed

Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
• Fitness reimbursement
• Benefits vary by region and country

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, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing

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