Executive Director, Head of Scientific Communications - Remote

Overview

The Executive Director, Head of Scientific Communications, will lead the strategy and execution of Ultragenyx’s global scientific communications to ensure scientific and clinical data are translated into clear, credible, and impactful narratives, enabling stakeholders to make the best evidence-based decisions possible to improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases.

In Short

• Lead the global scientific communications strategy across all therapeutic areas.
• Supervise the creation of medical communications strategies and publication plans.
• Oversee Medical Communications and Medical Information functions.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Publications team.
• Elevate Ultragenyx’s scientific storytelling.
• Drive global consistency of scientific messages.
• Implement standards to improve content quality.
• Serve as a thought partner on data presentation.
• Ensure alignment across publication plans.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in scientific or medical communications.
• Proven track record of developing global communications strategies.
• Deep experience in strategic publication planning.
• Expertise in interpreting clinical and real-world data.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
• Strong operational acumen, including vendor oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~10%).

Benefits

• Generous vacation time and public holidays.
• Volunteer days.
• Long term incentive and employee stock purchase plans.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Tuition sponsoring.
• Professional development plans.