Office Manager

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: ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities The Office Manager ensures smooth daily operations of the office environment, making sure employees have a clean and safe environment.  This role serves as the primary interface between our company and its service providers, vendors, and consultants. This position requires great attention to detail, organization, and professionalism, and the ability to maintain an efficient business environment.    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: Greet and check in visitors and vendors as required, directing them to the appropriate person as needed.   Troubleshoot any office issues and escalate to the appropriate teams as needed.  Coordinate with the Facilities team to manage all ongoing facilities-related issues, cleanliness of the office space, and office supply replenishment  Provide human resources support and miscellaneous administrative project support as necessary, ex: monitoring on boarding of new employees to ensure a positive employee experience  Sort and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate recipients   Event planning as needed  Support the legal team to coordinate the preparation, review, and filing of contracts, corporate declarations, and other relevant documentation  Act as a key point of contact between the legal & compliance function, internal departments, and external partners to facilitate smooth communication and efficient resolution of legal and administrative matters.  Requirements: Secondary Diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred   Proficiency in Windows operating systems, Outlook, Word, Excel, and general office equipment  Ability to multitask with several priorities and maintain a high standard of discretion and confidentiality  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  Flexible, confident, and driven toward results  Ability to work with minimal supervision  Experience working in the biotech/pharma industry preferred  Ability to fluently speak German and English   #LI-CT1 #LI-Hybrid  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 countryUltragenyx 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 See our CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice.See our Privacy Policy.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. 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: .