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Summer Intern, Launch Excellence & Commercial Operations

CompanyUltragenyx Pharmaceutical
LocationSouth San Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the GTX-102 launch readiness by tracking milestones, developing strategic dashboards, and assessing competitive intelligence. Coordinate across cross-functional teams and deliver a final capstone project with key recommendations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1500
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Leading with purpose. Every day. “Ultragenyx was founded to advance innovative medicines for rare and ultrarare diseases that have never been treated before. We are delivering transformative therapies across multiple indications, and we have one of the most robust and diverse clinical pipelines in rare disease. Our focus is on doing the right things for patients both during development and commercialization to deliver on the promise of these therapies in a way that's meaningful for rare disease communities.” Emil D. Kakkis, M.D., Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer and President We have 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, we have 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, care, talent, and dedication to make a meaningful impact for those living with rare diseases, their families and the rare disease community. We put our people first, so they can take care of the rare disease community. We purposefully cultivate and nurture a dynamic, supportive work environment where we encourage every team member to share their new ideas and help us unlock more possibilities. Our team is made up of exceptional and diverse people with a strong passion and commitment to helping those living with rare diseases. By embracing generosity, curiosity, inclusion, and humility we are constantly learning together—fostering an environment that supports profound growth and fulfillment. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career while having fun and growing professionally and personally, come join our team! Visit our community guidelines at: https://ultragenyx.co/community
About the Role
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:

ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities

Ultragenyx is seeking a highly motivated summer intern to support the GTX-102 Launch Excellence and Commercial Operations team. This internship will provide direct exposure to the strategic, operational, and cross-functional workstreams that support rare disease launch preparation.

The intern will partner closely with the GTX-102 Launch Lead and collaborate across Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Analytics, Patient Advocacy, Commercial Operations, and Program Management. This role is designed to provide both a meaningful developmental experience for the intern and operational support for the organization through strategic project work and launch planning activities.

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:

  • Support GTX-102 launch readiness activities, including tracking key milestones, workstreams, and operational deliverables
  • Develop dashboards, trackers, executive summaries, and strategic materials to support cross-functional launch planning
  • Assess competitive intelligence, market landscape, and rare disease insights to support strategic discussions and decision-making
  • Support cross-functional coordination across Commercial, Medical, Analytics, Market Access, and Advocacy teams
  • Deliver a capstone internship project and final presentation highlighting key insights and recommendations

Learning Opportunities

  • Rare disease commercialization strategy
  • Pharmaceutical launch readiness and operational planning
  • Cross-functional program management
  • Commercial operations and launch excellence frameworks
  • Strategic planning and executive communication
  • Data-driven decision-making within biotech commercialization
  • Collaboration across Medical, Commercial, Access, Advocacy, and Analytics functions

Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, MPH, or related advanced degree
  • Strong interest in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare strategy, or commercial operations
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards, reporting, or analytics tools
  • Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and strong collaboration skills

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The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.


This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.

Pay Range
$1—$1 USD
 
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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Note to External Recruiters: All candidate activity and open positions are managed strictly through our Human Resources Department. Our Human Resources Department kindly requests that recruiters not contact employees/hiring managers directly in an attempt to solicit business and present candidates. Please note that failure to comply with this request will be a factor in determining a professional relationship with our organization. Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place between the Human Resources Department and the recruiting agency will not create any implied obligation.  Inquiries on developing a recruiting relationship with us, may be directed to: talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.
Key Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementExcelPowerPointData AnalysisStrategic PlanningCompetitive IntelligenceCross-functional CollaborationReportingDashboard Development
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipMarketingData & AnalyticsScience & Research
Benefits
Generous Vacation TimePublic HolidaysVolunteer DaysLong Term IncentiveEmployee Stock Purchase PlansEmployee Wellbeing BenefitsFitness ReimbursementTuition SponsoringProfessional Development Plans