[Hiring] Senior Manager Medical Affairs, Metabolic Disorders Science @Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Role Description

This role supports the development and execution of medical strategies in Japan, leveraging nutrition science or biochemistry and/or pathologic nutrition or a related field expertise to guide research planning and evidence generation. The position primarily supports Ultragenyx’s development stage and commercialized products in Japan.

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 medical strategies focused on the program’s mechanism of action, including dietary therapy-related mechanisms, within the field of metabolic disorders.
• Lead and provide scientific input to support the field medical team and evidence generation from a metabolic disorders perspective.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to Japan Medical Directors, leading the generation of medical strategies as the biochemical and pathologic nutrition expert.
• Collect and share up-to-date scientific information on nutrition and metabolic disorders.
• Analyze and report findings from scientific literature and conference proceedings.
• Support the development of educational materials and internal training related to metabolic disorders.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, SOPs, and relevant compliance standards.
• Support scientific information exchange and insight gathering at congresses and external events as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Nutrition Science, biochemistry and/or pathologic nutrition or a related field, with research experience required.
• Research experience in Nutrition Science and/or Biochemistry and/or metabolic disorders.
• 3+ years post-graduate experience in pharmaceutical industry, research or other relevant experience required.
• Clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian (e.g., patient counseling, nutrition management, or practical work in clinical settings) is preferred.
• Experience in rare diseases is a plus.
• Native level Japanese and business level English proficiency (reading, writing, and communication).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in analyzing, summarizing, and presenting scientific content.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Primarily remote or office-based; able to support limited field activities (e.g., domestic travel and congress participation) as needed.

Requirements

• 栄養科学、生化学、病態栄養学のいずれか、または関連分野における高等学位（PhDまたはMS）を有し、研究経験を必須とします。
• 製薬業界、研究、またはその他の関連分野における大学院修了後3年以上の実務経験を必須とします。
• 管理栄養士としての臨床経験（患者指導、栄養管理、医療現場での実務等）があれば尚可とします。
• 希少疾患領域の経験があれば歓迎します。
• 日本語はネイティブレベル、英語はビジネスレベルの読解・文書作成・コミュニケーション能力を要します。
• 社内外ステークホルダーと円滑に連携できる高いコミュニケーション力およびチームワーク力。
• 科学的内容の分析・要約・資料作成およびプレゼンテーションに関する実務経験。
• 自律的に業務を進め、複数の優先事項を整理・管理できる能力。
• 原則リモートまたはオフィス環境で勤務しますが、業務上必要に応じて限定的な現場活動（国内出張、学会参加など）に対応できること。

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.