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Co-Op, Supply Chain

Bedford, MA

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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:

ultracurious – Apply your biggest ideas in courageous ways

We are seeking a motivated co-op/intern to work at our GMP manufacturing site in Bedford MA.  The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a supply chain program, and have some experience working in the biotech industry.  The candidate will work closely with Materials Planning, Warehouse Operations, Procurement, Quality Control, Quality Assurance Operations, and Manufacturing teams.

Work Model: 

Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with onboarding new materials and suppliers, place material orders, and assist capturing materials demand.
  • Work in a cross-functional environment: link between supply chain colleagues and quality control raw materials, quality assurance, and manufacturing to assist with the materials program
  • Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles
  • The candidate will work as part of the Supply Chain & Warehouse Teams with access to planning, scheduling and project management disciplines
  • Assist in the development and execution of supply chain strategies for tech transfer activities
  • The candidate will work on solo and team projects which can range from analysis in areas of Planning, Procurement, inventory control, warehousing and transportation.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning and operations

Requirements:

 

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Engineering, Science), with minimum of 2 years completed
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor's/master's program with plans to return to school in the fall term 
  • This is a 6 month co-op, starting in January 2025 working until the end of June 2025.
  • Capability for analysis / Use and understanding of Microsoft office tools, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Should possess strong leadership competencies; strong analytical skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and the ability to be creative and innovative
  • Interested in exploring Supply Chain in the biotech industry #LI-ONSITE 
 
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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