[Hiring] Medical Director @Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Role Description

As Medical Director (MD) in Japan, you cooperate closely with the Japan Field Medical team and global Medical and Clinical Development organizations. You are responsible for:

• Development of local Medical Strategy including pipelines.
• Working with the local Field Medical team to enhance medical science-based 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.
• Supporting the Japan Country Clinical Operation Lead (CCOL) from a medical perspective for Clinical trial operations in Japan.
• Providing medical information through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner.
• Providing clinical/scientific support to the company.
• Supporting Ultragenyx products in development and commercialized brands in Japan as your primary responsibility.

Work Model: Remote - Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Japan Medical Plan with Executive Medical Director.
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with the global medical plan.
• Close collaboration with local Field Medical team including KOL engagement, development speakers, and advocates among KOLs.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Operation organization to enhance patient enrollment in company-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing and future planned clinical trials.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings.
• Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of advisory board meetings.
• Provide scientific and medical information updates.
• Provide timely feedback/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.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in clinical specialty in Japan is required (MD and/or MD/PhD) and more than 5 years clinical experience in general pediatrics, inherited metabolic diseases with Japan Paediatric Board-certified physician or at least 5-7 years clinical experience in metabolic diseases and/or neurological disorders.
• Rare disease experience is preferred, particularly in genetic disorders.
• Biomedical research experience is preferred.
• Industry experience in medical affairs is optional but preferred.
• Business-level English skill and native-level Japanese reading/writing skills are required.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience effectively presenting clinical/scientific information required.
• Expert understanding of the health care delivery system in Japan and its impact on patient care and medical care.
• Ability to organize and prioritize your own work schedule. Time and territory management skills are also required.
• Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services.
• Approximately 25% travel is required; overnight travel is required as needed.

Benefits

• 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.