Director, Development Sourcing and Partnerships
Sales & Business Development
United States · Remote
USD 206,500-255k / year + Equity
Posted on Jun 24, 2026
<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>Be a hero for our rare disease patients</em></div> <div><em> </em></div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div>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<em>. </em></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Position Summary:</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><em>ultra</em></strong><em>focused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities</em></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Director, Development Sourcing & Partnerships serves as a strategic partnership leader for external GCP vendors supporting the Development organization. This role is accountable for shaping and executing sourcing and vendor partnership strategy across the Development portfolio, ensuring partnership activities, sourcing approaches, and vendor engagement decisions are aligned with Development objectives, broader portfolio priorities, outsourcing strategy, and enterprise expectations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Director leads strategic sourcing and partnership activities across programs and vendor categories, including vendor selection, contracting alignment, governance, and performance-related partnership discussions. This leader partners with cross-functional and senior stakeholders to drive consistent sourcing approaches, support timely escalation resolution through appropriate stakeholder engagement, and promote scalable best practices across programs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role strengthens strategic external partnerships and advances effective, value-driven sourcing and partnership approaches across the Development portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Work Model: </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ol> <li style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Early engagement planning</span> </strong><br><span data-contrast="auto">Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned to pipeline, portfolio priorities, and enterprise objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Vendor selection</span> </strong><br><span data-contrast="auto">Lead RFIs/RFPs, competitive bidding, vendor evaluations, bid defense strategy, and onboarding alignment for complex and high-impact initiatives to support fit-for-purpose vendor selection and successful engagement start-up.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Contracting alignment</span> </strong><br><span data-contrast="auto">Lead alignment across scope, budget, and contracting considerations, ensuring consistency and scalability between operational requirements, financial assumptions, and vendor agreements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic vendor partnership management</span> </strong><br><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a senior strategic partnership lead for external GCP vendors across service categories, driving partnership alignment, performance expectations, strategic engagement, and ongoing relationship management across the vendor partnership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Governance & oversight</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">Lead governance forums and support timely escalation resolution through appropriate senior stakeholder engagement, while driving KPI/performance discussions, quality alignment, consistent oversight, accountability, and strategic alignment across partners.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Sourcing and partnership optimization</span> </strong><br><span data-contrast="auto">Drive complex cross-program sourcing initiatives, vendor/category alignment activities, and partnership optimization efforts to establish consistency of sourcing and partnership approach, strengthen vendor engagement, and scale effective practices across programs and vendors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lessons learned / continuous improvement</span> </strong><br><span data-contrast="auto">Drive continuous improvement by identifying cross-program insights, scaling best practices, and strengthening sourcing and partnership approaches across the portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Stakeholder engagement</span> </strong><br><span data-contrast="auto">Engage and influence senior cross-functional stakeholders to support sourcing decisions, align vendor partnership strategy with execution needs, and drive strategic and portfolio alignment across programs and vendors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> </ol> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3> <ol> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical vendor management, outsourcing, strategic sourcing, clinical operations, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum of 3–5 years of experience leading vendor relationships, sourcing activities, contracting alignment, governance, and performance oversight in a clinical development environment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience leading RFIs/RFPs, competitive bidding, vendor evaluation, selection, and engagement start-up for complex or high-impact clinical development initiatives. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience leading alignment of scope, budget, contracting, and vendor agreement considerations for outsourced services.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience driving vendor governance, performance discussions, KPI review, issue escalation, and partnership management across programs and vendor categories. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of clinical development, clinical operations, GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations related to vendor oversight. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of quality expectations, internal SOPs, and compliance considerations applicable to vendor selection, oversight, and performance monitoring. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to interpret KPIs, performance data, dashboards, and financial information to inform sourcing strategy, vendor partnership decisions, and portfolio-level oversight. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":706,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":274}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, communication, relationship management, and influencing skills. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive alignment across functions, support timely escalation resolution, and promote scalable best practices. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, strategic thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Travel up to 30% may be required for vendor meetings, governance forums, site visits, audits, or industry conferences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ol> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><em>#LI-CS1 </em><em><span class="ui-provider dir dis c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t dit diu w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak"> #LI-Remote</span></em></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>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.</em></p> <p><em><br>This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.</em></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$206,500</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$255,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> </div> <div><strong><em>Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:</em></strong></div> <div> </div> <div><strong><em>· Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>· Volunteer days</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>· Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>· Employee wellbeing benefits</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>· Fitness reimbursement</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>· Tuition sponsoring</em></strong></div> <div><strong><em>· Professional development plans</em></strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>* Benefits vary by region and country</em></div> <div> <p><strong>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 </strong><a href="mailto:talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com"><strong>talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> </div> <div><em>See our </em><a class="postings-link" href="https://www.ultragenyx.com/CCPA-Notice/"><em>CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice</em></a><em>.</em></div> <div><em>See our </em><a class="postings-link" href="https://www.ultragenyx.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a><em>.</em></div> <div> <p><strong>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.</strong></p> </div> <div><strong>Note to External Recruiters</strong>: 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<em>: </em><a class="postings-link" href="http://mailto:talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com/">talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com</a><em>.</em></div></div>