Vice President, Global Corporate Communications at Ultragenyx in Novato, CA

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:

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The VP, Global Corporate Communications will be responsible for overseeing Global Corporate Communications, including strategy, development and execution of proactive communications programs to raise awareness of Ultragenyx, its marketed drugs, its deep and growing pipeline across multiple modalities, therapeutic areas and global geographies. This individual will also be responsible for media and public relations, and alignment with investor relations, corporate strategy, patient advocacy, internal communications, and government affairs, via collaboration with functional stakeholders. They will contribute to company branding, employer branding and messaging strategy and execution as well as designing and coordinating the global digital / social media vision for the company across many channels of activity within the company. This individual will work closely and collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (XLT).

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:

Responsibility for all key global corporate communications functions, including concept development, writing/editing, production, and distribution; as well as management of the internal communications team and external agencies.
Develop materials for all general communications, reporting and special announcements, including key messages, fact sheets/backgrounders, presentations, conference call scripts, Q&As, press releases and briefing information. Ensures information complies with all product promotion guidelines, SEC regulations and adheres to relevant regulations.
Develop and implement a comprehensive global public relations strategy that aligns with business objectives and enhances our public image and narrative. Provide strategic oversight and integration of OUS activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Lead proactive media outreach to secure press coverage and manage media inquiries.
Develop and manage digital and social media campaigns for the Company and enhance our digital communications strategy across all web, mobile and social channels to raise awareness of our corporate brand. Ensure consistent, on-brand messaging across all Company platforms.
Develop and execute a CEO and other XLT visibility strategy that includes securing top-tier events, op-eds, media interviews, speaking engagements, and thought leadership opportunities. Collaborate closely with additional senior executives to shape their messages and communications to raise the company's profile.
Collaborate across teams, including Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Regulatory and Legal to develop and implement internal best practices to streamline, optimize and scale with growing external communications needs. Ensure activities across functions are all in-line with corporate goals / narrative.
Lead the development of proactive and reactive communication strategies for crisis and issues management. Work with internal teams to identify and address potential issues that could impact the company's reputation.

Requirements:

15 + years in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, rare disease industry a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
Direct experience leading Corporate Communications at a public, global biotech company.
Excellent judgment, integrity, and transparency in leading and making decisions that are in the best interest of the Company.
Proven ability and experience in corporate communications and issues management on a global scale
Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the organization, as well as manage and lead projects involving cross-functional teams and excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong managerial, coaching and team-building skills.
Ability to plan, develop, and implement strategic internal and external communications programs using a variety of mediums.
Exceptional written, oral, and strategic communication skills, strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and implement strategic work plans and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to distill scientific/medical topics into clear and concise corporate messaging. #LI-CS1 #LI-Hybrid

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 · Volunteer days · Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings · Employee wellbeing benefits · Fitness reimbursement · Tuition sponsoring · Professional development plans * 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 us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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