Associate Director, Global Inspection Management

Associate Director, Global Inspection Management

Bedford, MA

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.

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of GMP Inspection Management to execute a global inspection readiness and management program. The role is accountable for the successful execution of all inspection management and readiness activities across the Ultragenyx network. This role will be responsible for ensuring consistent, proactive, and risk-based inspection readiness across internal manufacturing and testing operations, as well as external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in GMP compliance, regulatory inspections, and cross-functional collaboration to drive a culture of continuous improvement and inspection excellence.

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

Global Inspection Strategy & Readiness

Inspection Execution & Management

External Manufacturing Oversight

Training & Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Collaboration