Medical Science Liaison, Metabolics at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Clinical Presentations, Scientific Exchange, Clinical Operations, Patient Enrollment, Medical Insights, Educational Initiatives, Time Management, Territory Management, Decision Making, Report Creation, Presentation Skills, Relationship Building

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

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: ultrainnovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a member of a field-based team of scientists who function as an extension of the Medical Affairs organization. MSLs are responsible for developing 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 MSL will help to integrate the efforts of the Medical Affairs Department with R&D, Clinical Affairs and Scientific Affairs and with other internal teams to ensure effective selection and execution of investigator-initiated clinical trials. The incumbent will also provide clinical and educational support to managed care organizations, as well as identify influential senior clinicians on the national and regional level This is a field-based position based out of Porto Alegre or Curitiba and requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. This MSL position will support company’s products in development and brands as their primary responsibility. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of rare diseases development. Work Model: Field: Officially documented as working as a member of the Ultragenyx field team based out of Rio Grande do Sul or Puraná, generally interacting with third parties on behalf of Ultragenyx. Responsibilities: Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs; connecting to KOLs in academic and community centers Using the science behind our products supports treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases 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 (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings Provide medical information through scientific exchange and disseminate scientific publications Provide clinical disease state presentations to key stakeholders including Payers Collaborate with the Clinical Operations organization to enhance patient enrolment in company-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies Provide Scientific and Medical information updates Provide scientific support at medical congresses Provide timely medical insights/information on emerging clinical/scientific teams and opportunities to internal stakeholders Provide scientific support for appropriate educational initiatives Ensure all activities are compliant with company policies and SOPs Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Ultragenyx cultural attributes and core competencies Be compliant with Ultragenyx Code of Conduct, policies and procedures Requirements: Medical Doctor (2+ years of MSL experience desirable) Rare disease experience preferred, particularly in metabolic genetic diseases Excellent teamwork and communication skills required Demonstrated experience effectively presenting clinical/scientific information required 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; operates with transparency; is trusted Ability to relate and work with a wide range of people to achieve results Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule 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 skills required Approximately 50-60% of travel is required; overnight travel is required as needed #LI-CT1 #LI-Remote 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. See our CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice. See our Privacy Policy. 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. Note to External Recruiters: 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: talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

Responsibilities

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) develops and enhances professional relationships with medical thought leaders and provides clinical/scientific support to the company. The MSL integrates efforts of the Medical Affairs Department with R&D and other internal teams to ensure effective execution of clinical trials.