Senior Manager, Medical Affairs - Nutrition Programs

UltraGenix Pharmaceutical
Japan - RemotePosted 5 March 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>Be a hero for our rare disease patients</em></div> <div><em> </em></div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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<em>. </em></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Position Summary:</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>ultra</strong>dedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This role supports the development and execution of medical strategies in Japan, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">leveraging</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> nutrition science </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> to guide research planning and evidence generation.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The position primarily supports Ultragenyx’s development</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">stage and commercialized products in Japan.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW256192889 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Work Model: </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ol> <li style="line-height: 2;">Develop and execute nutrition‑related strategies aligned with the Japan Medical Plan.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Provide scientific advice on clinical trials and research projects from a nutritional perspective.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Collaborate with global teams (e.g., Global Metabolic Nutrition Program) and regional teams (Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial) to integrate nutrition expertise.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Collect and share up‑to‑date scientific information on nutrition and metabolic disorders.</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Analyze and report findings from scientific literature and conference proceedi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)