Executive Director, Head of Global Pharmacovigilance Operations, Quality & Compliance
About the role
<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></div>
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<div><em>Be a hero for our rare disease patients</em></div>
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<div>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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>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.&nbsp;Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.</div>
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<div>If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and&nbsp;personally, come join our team<em>. </em></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Position Summary:</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>ultra</strong>dedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW201671997 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201671997 BCX0">The Executive Director, Global Pharmacovigilance Operations, Quality &amp; Compliance is accountable for the strategic leadership, operational effectiveness, and inspection-ready performance of Ultragenyx's global Pharmacovigilance (PV) Operations, Quality &amp; Compliance function. This role oversees global case processing for investigational and marketed products, PV vendor oversight and governance, Alliance Management, Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) oversight, PV quality/compliance systems, training, deviation and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) management, audit and inspection preparedness, and operational Trial Master File (TMF) support. The role&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW201671997 BCX0">ensures</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW201671997 BCX0"> the global PV system is scalable, compliant, and prepared to support portfolio growth, product approvals, commercialization, regional expansion, and successful regulatory inspections.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW201671997 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Work Model:&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Functional Leadership &amp; Strategy</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Establish functional </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">objectives</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">, operating model priorities, and long-range goals aligned with Corporate and Global DSPV objectives.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Ensure</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> the global PV system is scalable, compliant, inspection-ready, and positioned to support portfolio growth, product approvals, commercialization, launches, and regional expansion.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">PV Operations</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Lead global PV operations, including intake, triage, case processing, quality control, regulatory reporting/submission, reconciliation, and oversight of safety information from all applicable products and sources.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Ensure PV operational activities </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">comply with</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> applicable global regulatory requirements, Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), and Ultragenyx internal policies and procedures.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Oversee PV operational performance, vendor execution, trend monitoring, and continuous improvement to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">maintain</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> inspection-ready execution.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Provide operational support for all programs and oversight </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> PV-related TMF activities, as applicable.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">PV Quality &amp; Compliance</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Ensure maintenance of the Ultragenyx PV system, including PV policies, SOPs, procedures, forms, and process governance in alignment with global regulatory requirements, GVP, and industry best practices.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Own oversight and management of the Ultragenyx PSMF, ensuring on-demand readiness and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Establish and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">maintain</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> the global AE reporting training program and oversee training compliance with applicable Ultragenyx policies and procedures.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:40}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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