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 andpersonally, come join our team.
Position Summary:
ultra focused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities
The Sr Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) is a member of a field-based team of scientists who function as an extension of the Medical Affairs organization. MSLsare responsible fordeveloping and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development as well as key medical organizations including treatment centers of excellence and established societies and associations.
MSLs provide medical information through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner and provide clinical/scientific support to the company.
The Sr MSL willhelp tointegrate the efforts of the Medical Affairs Department with R&D;, Clinical Affairs and Scientific Affairs and with other internal teams to ensure effectiveselectionand execution of investigator-initiated clinical trials.
The incumbent will also provide clinical and educational support to managed care organizations, as well asidentifyinfluential senior clinicians on the national and regional level
This is a field-based position and requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. This Sr MSL position will supportcompany’sproducts in development and brands as their primary responsibility.
The idóneo candidate willpossessan understanding of rarediseasesdevelopment.
Work Model:
Field: Officially documented as working as a member of the Ultragenyx field team, generally interacting with third parties on behalf of Ultragenyx.
Responsibilities:
- Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), andestablishand maintain scientific relationships with KOLs; connecting to KOLs in academic and community centers
- Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research
- Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with country-level plans
- Provide clinical presentations and medical information in response to unsolicited questions (asappropriate)in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Operations organization to enhance patient enrolment in company-sponsored clinical trials by identifyingappropriate clinicaltrial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies
- Provide scientific support at medical congressesand educational initiatives
- Providetimelymedical insights/information on emerging clinical/scientific teams and opportunities to internal stakeholders
- Ensure all activities are compliant with company policies and SOPs.
- Serve as mentor and train new team members
- Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieveresultsand set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Ultragenyx cultural attributes and core competencies.
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in clinical specialty (MD, PhD, PharmD) and 2+ years of MSL experiencestronglypreferred. If non-doctoral degree, at least3years ofpreviousMSL and relevant disease state clinical experiencerequired
- Rare disease experience preferred,
particularly in metabolic bone and/or metabolic genetic diseases
- Excellent teamwork and communication skillsrequired(fluent Spanish and English)
- Demonstrated experience effectively presenting clinical/scientific informationrequired
- Expert understanding of the local health care delivery system and its impact on patient care and regional medical care
- Models our Core Values #Dynamic #Possibility #Generous #Relentness #Courageous and is experienced as someone who exemplifies the culture we want to create;operateswith transparency; is trusted
- Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
- Ability to create materials such as reports, presentations for inside and outside the organization, and present/speak to groups
- Time and territory management skillsrequired
- Approximately 50% travel isrequired; overnight travel isrequiredas needed
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- Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
- Fitness reimbursement
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.
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📌 Senior Medical Science Liaison (Bogotá)
🏢 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
📍 Bogotá