Intern, Administration

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:

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As a direct extension of the General Manager, you will be embedded at the heart of the France & Benelux cluster and exposed to the full spectrum of a rare disease affiliate's activities. This internship is designed for a high-potential candidate looking to gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical strategy, market access, and cross-functional operations in a dynamic and fast-growing environment. 

You will work closely with the GM and interact with commercial, medical, and market access teams across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. 

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:

1. Support the GM in developing and tracking the cluster's strategic priorities and annual operating plan 
2. Monitor KPIs and commercial performance dashboards; synthesize insights for leadership reviews 
3. Prepare executive-level presentations and briefing documents for internal and regional stakeholders 
4. Contribute to competitive intelligence and market landscape analysis across the cluster's therapeutic areas 
5. Support market access activities including HAS/CEPS dossier tracking and reimbursement milestones in France 
6. Monitor Belgian and Dutch pricing & reimbursement developments (INAMI/NIHDI, ZIN/RIZIV) and assess cross-border implications 
7. Analyze rare disease policy developments and assess their impact on Ultragenyx's portfolio and pipeline 
8. Liaise with market access teams to support named patient programs and early access frameworks (ATU/AAP, compassionate use) 
9. Coordinate cross-functional alignment between Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Market Access teams 
10. Support the preparation and follow-up of medical and scientific congress activities across the cluster 
11. Assist in coordinating key opinion leader (KOL) engagement initiatives and advisory board logistics 
12. Contribute to internal medical communication materials and scientific briefings 
13. Facilitate cluster-level meetings: prepare agendas, take minutes, and ensure action item follow-up 
14. Support the onboarding and integration of new team members or organizational changes 
15. Lead or contribute to ad hoc strategic or operational projects as defined by the GM 

Requirements:

1. Final year of a Grande École (business or engineering), Master's program, or equivalent — ideally with a specialization in life sciences, healthcare management, or strategy 
2. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable outputs 
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English (mandatory) 
4. High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; ability to build compelling presentations and structured analyses 
5. Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in rare diseases and the pharmaceutical ecosystem 
6. Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with rigor and autonomy 
7. Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean, high-accountability environment 
8. Prior internship experience in pharma, biotech, consulting, or market access (appreciated but not required) 
9. Familiarity with French pharmaceutical regulation (HAS, CEPS, Ondam) or rare disease landscape (appreciated but not required) 

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  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

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