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Executive Director, Head of Human Resources Business Partnering, Global Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations

Ultragenyx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing to market novel products for the treatment of rare and ultra-rare diseases, with a focus on serious, debilitating genetic diseases. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly built a diverse portfolio of product candidates with the potential to address diseases for which the unmet medical need is high, the biology for treatment is clear, and for which there are no approved therapies. The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx's strategy is predicated upon time and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.

A strategic, results-driven, and trusted Human Resources partner and leader with over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurial, fast-paced, purpose-driven organizations and diverse industries. Possesses critical business acumen coupled with a Masters degree in Human Resource Management. Experience includes organizations and clients at the start-up, merger, integration, and reinvent phase. Principal strengths and passion is to help leaders and employees reach their full potential through leadership development, talent and succession management, inclusion and diversity, coaching and facilitation, performance management, culture and change management, team & organizational development, and workforce planning.