Senior Medical Science Manager

Senior Medical Science Manager

Paris, France

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.

Ultra focused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities

As Senior Medical Science Manager (Sr. MSM) in France, you cooperate closely with our field-based team and other relevant medical colleagues. You 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 in France. You provide medical information through scientific exchange in a fair balanced manner and provide clinical/scientific support to the company.

Your services are field-based, and you possess established professional personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. You will support Ultragenyx commercialized products and pipeline in France as your primary responsibility.

Field:
Officially documented as working as a member of the Ultragenyx field team, generally interacting with third parties on behalf of Ultragenyx.

Scientific Engagement

• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and diagnostic networks to enhance disease awareness and patient identification.
• Serve as a trusted medical partner by providing balanced scientific exchange and supporting investigator-initiated research.

Strategic Insight Generation

• Capture and communicate emerging clinical and scientific insights to inform internal decision-making and strategy.

Therapeutic Area Expertise

• Apply deep knowledge of rare diseases, particularly metabolic and genetic disorders, to guide medical engagement and education.
• Leverage advanced clinical training (MD, PhD, PharmD) and strong understanding of the healthcare system to provide local thought leadership.
• Contribute to local Market Access and pricing/reimbursement discussions with scientific expertise.

Scientific Strategy Execution

• Develop and implement territory plans aligned with regional and national strategies to support Ultragenyx's medical objectives.
• Collaborate with field-based and global medical affairs colleagues, as well as cross-functionally, to drive the successful execution of scientific initiatives.

Clinical Development Support

• Partner with Clinical Operations to identify trial sites, support patient recruitment, and foster productive relationships with investigators.
• Act as a key contact for HCPs pursuing investigator-initiated research opportunities.

Scientific Communications

• Deliver high-quality scientific and clinical presentations in diverse healthcare settings and contribute to medical education initiatives.
• Provide accurate, timely medical information and updates.

Congress & Advisory Support

• Represent Ultragenyx at scientific meetings, congresses,…