Executive Assistant

Position Summary 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, both inside and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where our family, friends and children would be proud 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. The Executive Assistant provides overall administrative support to the Chief Quality Operations Officer, including but not limited to managing heavy calendar scheduling for internal and external meetings, coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, completing expense reports, reconciling accounts, maintaining and updating contacts, managing incoming calls, supporting special events and projects, and other day-to-day activities to support the executive. Work Model 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. Responsibilities Day‑to‑day administrative support for the Chief Quality Operations Officer, Executive Vice President, Translational Sciences, and other senior leaders within the Translational Sciences and Quality organizations. Manage and maintain heavy and complex calendars, appointments, and meeting requests through MS Outlook, in an environment that requires frequent re‑prioritization and shifting schedules. Manage domestic and international travel coordination with outside travel agency. Requires detailed tracking and monitoring of travel and processing related expense reports. Perform general administrative functions (maintaining distribution lists, org charts, shared file collaboration, executing administrative contracts, coordinating vendors, printing, ordering lunches, etc.). Build and refine PowerPoint presentations for C‑suite executives, Board of Directors, key stakeholders and external Health Authorities and industry conferences as needed. Prepare and complete expense reports for processing. Manage departmental leadership meetings to include scheduling, agenda tracking, presentation collection, preparation of minutes and action item follow‑up as needed. Manage annual departmental race tracks to monitor and address identified activities. Support Health Authority inspections as needed. Partner closely with other office administration teams on activities and functions, acting as a backup and additional resource as needed. Extensive collaboration with internal and external contacts. Apply good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information. Facilitate smooth and effective communication as first point of contact to the CQOO office. Participate in special projects currently underway and as needed. Requirements Minimum of 15 years of executive administrative support experience, specifically in a fast‑paced environment. Previous experience in a support role in a life‑sciences/biotech company. Must be flexible, highly organized, and have a proven ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. This will require collaborating with team members and working independently. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven ability to work autonomously and prioritize workload. Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint. High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines. Ability to assist executive with commitments and priorities by proactively identifying deliverables and expectations. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with a variety of personnel both internally and outside the company. Must be a self‑starter and have a positive and flexible attitude. Pay Range

$107,900 - $133,200 USD

Benefits Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company. Long‑term incentive and Employee Stock Purchase Plans or equivalent offerings. Fitness reimbursement. 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 protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at View email address on click.appcast.io. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.