Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Culture | Comparably
HR or Marketing?Claim Your Free Employer Account
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical focuses on the development of various products for the treatment of rare and ultra-rare diseases. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
20
TOTAL
RATINGS
230

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Company Culture

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A
4.5/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Emil Kakkis Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's CEO
Emil Kakkis
86 /100

Diversity at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+

Diverse employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+

Women at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

18

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical employees are 18% more likely to recommend Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical as a great place to work

47%Promoters
24%Passives
29%Detractors

Working at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Working at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is rated highly by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Meetings, and Team categories, putting Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

A

Overall Company Culture at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Employee Reviews

Out of 32 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical improve their work culture.

96%
4%
Positive Reviews96%
Constructive Feedback4%

Positive Reviews From Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    My hr contact was one of the best hr experiences i have ever had.
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Transparency, respect, innovative and patient centricity
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Very result orianted and great to work and coordinate.

Constructive Feedback From Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Strike price is unbeliveably high and board is not willing to review it at all. A lot of employees have left due to this reason

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Company Information

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Company Overview

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical focuses on the development of various products for the treatment of rare and ultra-rare diseases.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Mission, Vision & Values

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Mission & Values

A bold mission with great benefits Ultragenyx employees bring their best to work every day, and we honor their dedication by providing a comprehensive benefits program that supports their health care, family, and financial needs. All regular full time employees are eligible for coverage starting with the first day of employment.

Headquarter77 Digital Drive, Suite 210
Novato, CA
United States of America
Websitewww.ultragenyx.com
Founding Date2010
Tel4154838800
Company StatusPublic
StockRARE

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Competitors

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical competitors include Illumina and Sarepta Therapeutics. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Illumina's Logo
    Illumina
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's Logo
    Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
    4.5/5
  3. #3
    Sarepta Therapeutics' Logo
    Sarepta Therapeutics
    3.7/5
  • Culture Video

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Employees

20 employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical have reviewed Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 20 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical are pleased with their total compensation at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical are extremely happy with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical believe the environment at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is extremely fast. About 70% of the employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical CEO & Leadership

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical CEO - Emil Kakkis

Emil Kakkis Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's CEO
86 /100

Emil’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, Male employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical’s competitors, Emil Kakkis ranks right above Illumina CEO Francis deSouza. Under Kakkis’s leadership, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Team. Gender and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical could stand to see real improvement.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Leadership

The Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Emil Kakkis, Chief Quality Operations Officer and Executive Vice President of Analytical Sciences & Research John Richard Pinion II, and Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President Jayson Donald Alexander Dallas M.D.

  • Emil Kakkis  CEO / President

    Emil Kakkis CEO / President

    Emil Kakkis serves as the CEO / President of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical.

  • John Richard Pinion II Chief Quality Operations Officer and Executive Vice President of Analytical Sciences & Research

    Mr. John Richard Pinion, II, has been the Chief Quality Operations Officer and Executive Vice President of Analytical... read more

  • Jayson Donald Alexander Dallas M.D. Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President

    Dr. Jayson Donald Alexander Dallas, M.D., has been the Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President since... read more

  • Karah Herdman Parschauer Executive Vice President and General Counsel

    Ms. Karah Herdman Parschauer has been Vice President and Secretary of Dimension Therapeutics, Inc. since November 07,... read more

  • Camille L. Bedrosian EVP & Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Camille L. Bedrosian, M.D., has been Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical... read more

  • Thomas R. Kassberg Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Thomas R. Kassberg, also known as Tom, has been President of Dimension Therapeutics, Inc. since November 7, 2017.... read more

  • Dennis Karl Huang Chief Technical Operations Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Dennis Karl Huang has been the Chief Technical Operations Officer and Executive Vice President at Ultragenyx... read more

  • Doug Walker Senior Vice President, Information Technology

    Doug Walker serves as the Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.. Doug started... read more

  • Shalini Sharp CFO

    Shalini Sharp serves as the CFO of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.. Shalini started at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. in... read more

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Salaries

How much does Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical pay?

How much do people at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is $131,537, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,982, or $64 per hour.

At Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $248,423 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,105 annually. Average Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical salaries by department include: Customer Support at $76,376, Product at $165,146, Legal at $248,423, and Sales at $150,609. Half of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical salaries are above $134,982.

12 employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings) while 12 employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$72k
$72k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$104k
$104k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$135k
$135k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$180k
$180k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$222k
$222k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$268k
$268k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$291k
$291k100th Percentile
$131,537*
Average Compensation
$134,982*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Salaries by Department

Explore Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Diverse employees at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical PTO

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Careers

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Jobs

Search

No Recent Jobs found for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical on Comparably

Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably

H1B Visa

In 2019, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

8
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (8 out of 8)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 8)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 8)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
100%

Candidates By Location

Azle
50%
Boston
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

What is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical address?

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical location is at 77 Digital Drive, Suite 210

Who is the CEO of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical?

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical CEO is Emil Kakkis, their score by employees is 86

What is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical eNPS?

The eNPS for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is 18

What is Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical revenue?

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical revenue is $3M

What is the salary for Accountant in Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical?

Accountant average salary in the US is 72k

×
Rate your company