Intern, Data Sciences & Development Strategy

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.

Position Summary:

ultracurious – Apply your biggest ideas in courageous ways

Data Sciences & Development Strategy (DS&DS) is composed of 4 functional areas (Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Clinical Data Management, Disease Monitoring Programs (DMP) Strategy & Management, Statistical Programming) which have near term launch activities for various UGX programs. This individuals focus will be on DMP studies supporting UGX’s values.

Work Model:

Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist DMP Team on deliverables, timelines, and special projects
• Contribute with DMP Team to create DMP Publications Dashboard
• Assist DMP Team to create SharePoint for various stakeholders
• Contribute on activities such as, but not limited to, data review, meetings, presentations, and study documents
• Shadow DS&DS Teams to learn about their role in the biotechnology industry
• Learn to work with cross functional teams
• Exposure to vendor management (i.e., Clinical Research Organizations)
• Present research findings orally and in written documents

Requirements:

• Candidate should be enrolled in a Bachelors, Master's or Doctorate program with a focus on a science and/or mathematical major
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and manage multiple projects

  Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:   ·         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 sponsoring ·         Professional development plans   * 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 talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.

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