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Ultragenyx · 1 day ago

Executive Director, US Brand Lead, Neurology

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$302K/yr - $373K/yr

15+ years exp

Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing the treatment of rare diseases. The Executive Director, US Brand Lead, Neurology Therapeutic Area will lead the US launch of a breakthrough therapy for Angelman Syndrome, overseeing brand strategy and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a successful commercialization.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and execution of North America Brand Strategy for GTX 102 for the treatment of Angelman Syndrome in collaboration with cross functional partners and global brand strategy

Co-Lead cross-functional US launch team for GTX-102 across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Services, Channel Operations, Supply Chain, & Patient Advocacy

Drive alignment and decision-making among senior stakeholders ensuring launch plans are refined and organizational readiness in place for an exceptional US launch

Build US disease awareness & brand campaigns including HCP, Patient, and Digital strategy for the brand

Develop and execute GTX-102 brand strategy and US go-to-market strategy ensuring an exceptional launch for a potential blockbuster breakthrough rare disease therapy

Hire & lead exceptional neurology team with high patient focus and strong understanding of rare disease commercialization

Qualification

Biopharmaceutical experienceRare disease commercializationPediatricAdult focusLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

15+ years biopharmaceutical experience with multiple rare disease launch experience in the US with a focus on pediatric and adult rare diseases

Strong understanding of US rare disease commercialization models including complexities in treatment pathways and unique product to patient models

Developed innovative and compliant approaches to identify and treat appropriate rare disease patients with a sense of urgency, purpose, and compassion

Strong understanding of US healthcare system, reimbursement, product to patient models

Launched scientifically complex treatments from hospital administered & buy & bill models

Leader with experience in competitive therapeutic areas and demonstrated successful positioning of brands

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work and influence in a matrix environment

Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills driving projects from planning to implementation, while promoting teamwork between departments

Takes proactive leadership to support company strategies enrolling leaders and individuals to execute plans in a motivating and respectful manner

Embraces change, challenges the status quo, and makes recommendations for improvements to products and processes

Strong ability to work with ambiguity and simplify complex processes into operational processes without creating overly burden processes

Strong ability to maintain confidentiality as will be exposed to management discussions, confidential material, and strategies in their formative stages

Approximately 30% travel as needed