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<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></div>
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<div><em>Be a hero for our rare disease patients</em></div>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>impact – Make a difference for those who need it most<br></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">The </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">Director, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">Patient Access & Reimbursement Director is a field-based position that </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">works</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0"> closely with physicians, genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists and ancillary staff, as well as patients and caregivers of patients to prevent and address barriers to patient </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW228865180 BCX0">access</span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW228865180 BCX0">, as</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0"> well as </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">provide leadership to the Metabolic Franchise Patient Access Liaison (PAL) team on a national level. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Patient </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">Services & </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">Access</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">, the Patient Access & Reimbursement Director collaborate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0"> with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW228865180 BCX0">UltraCare</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228865180 BCX0"> personnel and the Ultragenyx Commercial Field Team, to ensure that the team is working in concert to have patients, physician’s offices and partners gain access to therapy and support ongoing compliance with therapy.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW228865180 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":256}"> </span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Work Model: </strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW179329379 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179329379 BCX0">Field:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW179329379 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179329379 BCX0"> Officially documented as working as a member of the Ultragenyx field team, generally interacting with third parties on behalf of Ultragenyx.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW179329379 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3>
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<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide leadership and management to a National Field Team of Patient Access Liaisons (PALs).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto"> Establish performance and development goals for PALs and monitor their progress throughout the year </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Identify Access & Reimbursement trends and collaborate with cross functional team to address issues and in a timely manner and properly align resources (ROAR)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure all Patient Access Liaisons are capturing all relevant data correctly in Patient Relationship Management System </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide reporting metrics on a consistent basis in order to ensure all cases are moving along in a timely fashion</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Organize and lead weekly team meetings with PALs and weekly meetings with counterparts that lead the Patient Engagement Centers </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor program processes to ensure there is efficiency and there is best in class customer experience </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Create documents such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, training decks, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor all PALs reimbursement conflict resolution with their assigned accounts </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders on any future franchise products</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3>
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<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">10 years of related experience with at least 7 years of prior patient access and reimbursement experience required </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">3 </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> -</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">5 years management or experience training and leading peer groups </span>as a mentor/new hire trainer</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">BA/BS in the life sciences or communications required; MBA/MHA preferred</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to travel 60 – 80% </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Prior reimbursement experience with ability to communicate complex reimbursement scenarios to patients and medical professionals </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to problem solve complex reimbursement scenarios and recommend solutions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Highly motivated, shows initiative, is proactive and able to work within a team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Individual must possess extraordinary positive attitude, exceptional listening skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
<li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to handle sensitive information</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><em>#LI-AL1 </em><em><span class="ui-provider dir dis c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t dit diu w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">#LI-Remote</span></em></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.</em></p>
<p><em><br>This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.</em></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$208,500</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$257,600 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> </div>
<div><strong><em>Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:</em></strong></div>
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<div><strong><em>· Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company</em></strong></div>
<div><strong><em>· Volunteer days</em></strong></div>
<div><strong><em>· Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings</em></strong></div>
<div><strong><em>· Employee wellbeing benefits</em></strong></div>
<div><strong><em>· Fitness reimbursement</em></strong></div>
<div><strong><em>· Tuition sponsoring</em></strong></div>
<div><strong><em>· Professional development plans</em></strong></div>
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<div><em>* Benefits vary by region and country</em></div>
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<p><strong>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 </strong><a href="mailto:talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com"><strong>talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</strong></p>
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<div><strong>Note to External Recruiters</strong>: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation. Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed to<em>: </em><a class="postings-link" href="http://mailto:talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com/">talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com</a><em>.</em></div></div>
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