Executive Director, Marketing, Commercial & Field

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: Marketing C om mercial Field Executive Director will report to the General Manager and lead a Marketing and Sales field team focused on business optimization and patient-centered outcomes in the rare disease landscape , shaping the future of Marketing/commercial areas identifying new directions and solutions . This role involves formulating and executing marketing and commercial strategic and tactical plans, fostering relationships with key stakeholders such as healthcare providers /prescribers , KOLs , and driving team performance to achieve growth objectives . This leader will a lso be responsible for f oster ing strong alignment between Marketing and Sales strategies to maximize resource efficiency and streamline activities. This leader will also collaborate and work closely with the Medical Affairs team and key support functions such as Patient Advocacy; Legal/Compliance; Finance; P harmacovigilance ; Supply Chain ; Regulatory Affairs and Human Resources . This leader is responsible for leading key strategic initiatives within function, sub- function and department s , ensuring alignment with departmental and company goals.​ ​ ultra innovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges Work Model: Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite. Responsibilities: Build and execute marketing and commercial/sales plans and strategies to support early and broad access to innovative therapies for rare diseases, ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives. Lead, support and coach a high-performing Marketing and Sales Field Team, setting and exceeding performance expectations while fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and integrity. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers/prescribers, KOLs, distributors (if applicable) to drive patient treatment and adherence . Analyze market data to develop actionable marketing and commercial business plans to optimize growth opportunities, aligning both areas strategies and expected outcomes. Define and monitor key performance indicators across the patient journey, from diagnosis to treatment, ensuring cross-functional integration focused on seamless execution and measurable outcomes. Oversee the commercial pathway for product sales, managing channels and service providers while ensuring compliance with governance and company policies. Lead crossfunctional collaboration wit ... (truncated, view full listing at source)