Administrative Assistant (Remote, Canada)

About the role

Ultragenyx is seeking a proactive Administrative Assistant to support its Canadian operations. This fully remote position will work closely with the Vice President & General Manager and various functional leads, providing day‑to‑day administrative assistance across multiple time zones.

Key responsibilities

• Manage calendars, appointments, and meeting requests for senior Canadian leadership using MS Outlook.
• Coordinate in‑person and virtual meetings, including logistics and event planning.
• Support financial processes, documentation, and special projects as directed by the VP/GM.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners to schedule and confirm engagements.
• Provide administrative support to medical affairs, market access, commercial operations, marketing, and field teams.

Required profile

• Self‑starter with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable handling a flexible schedule and workload across multiple time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Required skills

• MS Outlook

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a mission‑driven biopharma company.
• Remote work flexibility with occasional travel to office locations.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on professional growth.