Ultra-Impact
Those in the rare disease community are our heroes. See how we’re empowered to put them first.
Ultra-Focused
We are creative collaborators motivated by the real-world impact of our treatments.
Employee resource groups
Our employee resource groups were created by team members who are passionate about inclusion, diversity, and equality for all. These groups help drive awareness about important inclusion and diversity topics while inspiring positive change within Ultragenyx and beyond.
UltraProud
UltraProud works to deepen our culture of equality and belonging at Ultragenyx so that LGBTQIA+ employees can thrive in their careers and lives and achieve greater impact in the world
Women in Biotech
Aims to foster an environment that equips women and empowers their expansion, growth, and development in order to enhance each other and the company
Ultra-Mosaic
Recognizes the mix of ethnic groups and cultures at Ultragenyx, celebrating our uniqueness, gifts, abilities, and resources to support one another and the company
LatinX
Aims to empower the Latinx community at Ultragenyx to realize its fullest potential by encouraging the next generation of Latinx talent to pursue careers in science and biotechnology
Ultra-APAC
Creates a forum that celebrates the diverse Asian and Pacific Island (APAC) cultures, promotes dialogue about the APAC experience, and supports the career growth and development of Asian and Pacific Islanders
The Xtended Office
This group was created to enhance the Ultragenyx remote working experience by providing education, support, and advocacy for employees working outside an Ultragenyx location
Ultra-Giving
Volunteer opportunities to help underserved individuals or groups see and realize new possibilities through the generous donation of time
Ultra-Fit
Events, initiatives, and opportunities to take a holistic approach to personal well-being and work-life balance
Ultra-Fun
Committee to plan events for the Ultragenyx team, such as fun pop-up connection parties, holiday celebrations, and much more
What motivates us
Stephen Avery
Director, Upstream Drug Substance Manufacturing
“Hearing stories from families living with genetic diseases reminds me every day why we do what we do at Ultragenyx. They are our motivation.”
Sophie Chang
Director, Business Operations, Medical
“Learning from patients on how treatment changed their lives, and improved their life quality, motivates me and gets me up in the morning to work.”
Lexandra Roig
Training Coordinator
“Having compassionate mentors willing to put their faith in their interns, like Ultragenyx team members did for me, got me to where I am today.”
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Our corporate responsibility program
Learn about how our inaugural corporate responsibility report covers a growing and evolving set of business practices across our company.
Read our Corporate Responsibility Report