Office Manager part-time FTC

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 achieve this goal our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us this means going where other biopharma companies wont 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 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 andpersonally come join our team.

ultra dedicated Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities

The Office Manager ensures smooth daily operations of the office environment making sure employees have a clean and safe environment. This role serves as the primary interface between our company and its service providers, vendors and consultants. This position requires great attention to detail, organization, professionalism and the ability to maintain an efficient business environment.

Flex:
This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week or more depending on business. Many locations the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

• Greet and check in visitors and vendors as required, directing them to the appropriate person as needed.
• Troubleshoot any office issues and resolve to the appropriate teams as needed.
• Coordinate with the Facilities team to manage all ongoing facilities‑related issues, cleanliness of the office space and office supply replenishment.
• Provide HR support and miscellaneous administrative project support as necessary (e.g., monitoring onboarding of new employees to ensure a positive employee experience).
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate recipients.
• Event planning as needed.
• Support the legal team to coordinate the preparation, review and filing of contracts, corporate declarations and other relevant documentation.
• Act as a key point of contact between the legal & compliance function, internal departments and external partners to facilitate smooth communication and efficient resolution of legal and administrative matters.

• Secondary Diploma;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems, Outlook, Word, Excel and general office equipment.
• Ability to multitask with several priorities and maintain a high standard of discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, confident and driven toward results.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in the biotech / pharma industry preferred.
• Ability to fluently speak German and English.

• 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 sponsorship.
• Benefits vary by region and country.

• 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…