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Ultragenyx

At Ultragenyx, we’re going beyond every day to transform the lives of people living with rare diseases and lead the future of rare disease medicine. We built our team and our company from the ground up to pioneer new medicines and approaches to drug development for rare and ultrarare diseases and overcome the challenges inherent to treating small patient populations and previously untreated conditions. In 13 years, we’ve achieved four approved therapies in five indications, with a robust pipeline of late-stage therapeutic candidates for debilitating conditions. Our approach to development is informed by patient experience and insights, and we share our science and expertise to help move the entire field forward.... Read more

Vision

Leading the future of rare
disease medicine.
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Mission

Transforming the lives of
people with rare diseases.
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Additional Culture Details

An inclusive culture of value and respect
Ultragenyx brings novel products to those living with rare and ultrarare diseases with a focus on debilitating genetic diseases. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and products aimed at diseases with a high unmet medical need for which many have no approved therapies. It takes courage, talent, and dedication to make a meaningful impact for those living with rare diseases.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that keeps our teams inspired, empowered, and free to share new ideas—and to better finding solutions that advance the treatment of those living with rare diseases. We put our people first so we can put the rare disease community first.
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Values

Generous
We are committed to helping – sharing our knowledge and skills with the rare disease community, our field, and each other

Headquarters

Novato, CA

Employees

1,091 US Employees

Industry

Biotechnology

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What employees are saying

I feel empowered to balance my family and professional lives as needed without either encroaching into the other. I love and respect the people I work with, and do feel empowered to speak up about any concern

Ultragenyx has been the most caring employer I've had in my professional career. I can tell that management cares about my progression and opinions - between that and our mission, it's a no brainer on why I love working here.

The people I work with are amazing and I know the company is doing good work.

Getting involved in bringing cures for rare genetic diseases is the best karma one could ever achieve in life

I feel like i am making a difference in the lives of others

I love the people I work with, I feel challenged and love helping others!

My team has a clear goal and purpose. It is exciting to be a part of that mission. When I started at Ultragenyx, I felt immediately respected. I did not feel like I had to prove my worth or justify why I was brought on. That respect goes a long way in team building and accomplishing goals.

I get to truly make a difference in the lives of people with rare diseases.

I love the collaborative environment and the sincere appreciation of colleagues for the support you provide them

I feel like i make a difference

I work with a dedicated group of individuals who's sole focus is on doing what is right for the patient. My work is interesting, my colleagues are fantastic, I have a great supervisor and I believe in what the company is trying to do.

Ultragenyx nurtures belonging and is patient focused.

I feel like we genuinely help patients which is very rewarding, and the company provides a rewarding compensation and benefits package as well.

It allows me to perform what I do best and feel supported in doing it.

I feel safe and happy at work. I have the freedom to make decisions and changes as a manger. My manager is very very supportive and undertanding.

I am doing work that makes the company better and supporting a great overall goal, while having the flexibility to also have a life outside of work.

I am able to leverage my various backgrounds into a given role. Also the breadth of what my company does keeps my job interesting.

I love the people I work with and the mission of the company

I get to work with smart, high integrity people that care about helping the underserved rare disease community.

the mission of the company aligns with my personal values

I am trusted to make decisions and go forth with strategies that impact not only the business, but more importantly, the rare community. I've never felt more able to be myself and more appreciated in any job I've had in my life (and I've been working for 37 years). Every day is different and so I'm ready to go every morning with whatever comes my way while still moving proactive efforts forward. My manager and I have a very wonderful relationship - I'm told when something could've been handled better right in the moment, and I'm also told when I've done a good job.

It allows me to grow and develop as an industry professional. It also gives me enough autonomy to feel like I have control over the work I produce.

I feel that I am helping rare disease patients

I can do my best in a very good personal and professional environmet

The people I work with and support are highly collaborative, hard working and want to do the right thing for the company. In addition, the business owners that I support "always" show their appreciation for support I provide them. It's so refreshing from other companies I've worked for.

Everyone at Ultragenyx is totally committed to helping patients, and also committed to helping each other to achieve this goal. Throughout the entire organization and all the way up to Emil and the XLT, employees are treated with respect and are supported to help achieve both individual growth and our business objectives.

I feel my work makes a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families

I love the mission of the company and the people I work with.

What I am doing matters and it improves lives. This job is the greatest sense of purpose in my life both personally and professionally

My manager is supportive of my growth, goals, ambitions

I get to learn every day, I work with smart and engaged people, and I get paid very well.

I love my team members and manager. Have a wonderful trusting relationship and feel safe.

I can feel my job is meaningful. It's an environment where I can demonstrate my capabilities. people around me are good. I'm satisfied with my annual salary.

I get to help find cures for rare disease patients.

UGX makes me feel like I am just as important to the company as the patients are to me.

I feel my job has a meaning and impact in many people’s lives, serving the most vulnerable of the world. I can make a difference and improvement inside the company and my department. I can advance my career. conflicts get taken care of quickly. My mangers genuinely care about my well-being. As a manager I have the needed authority and decision-making opportunities. Most of the different cultures’ events get celebrated which makes you feel seen and included.

we are working to save lives

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