Does Ultragenyx pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ultragenyx employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ultragenyx. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ultragenyx?

46% of Ultragenyx employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ultragenyx 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ultragenyx?

Director (23) , Associate Director (14) , Senior Research Associate (9) , Research Associate (8) , Manager (7) , Sr. Director (6) , Contractor (4) , Intern (4) , Scientist (4) , Scientist II (4) , Vice President (4) , Clinical Operations (3) , Patient Diagnosis Liaison (3) , Research Associate II (3) , Senior Scientist (3)

What are the pros of working at Ultragenyx according to real employee reviews?

"Great location and great benefit." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 26 reviews)); "Also very diverse and great culture." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 18 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ultragenyx according to real employee reviews?

"They leave bad managers." ((in 12 reviews)); "more leadership and functional heads need training on treating employees well." ((in 8 reviews)); "Company has yet to fully integrate so communication is poor and there is a lot of duplication of efforts due to the many siloes." ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management is a meme and like a helicopter parent." ((in 5 reviews)); "CEO: very intelligent and cares for patients but at times lacks humility (can't admit when he is wrong), has his favorites, and be a little careful of his "1 AM emails"" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ultragenyx layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ultragenyx layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ultragenyx in 2026.

What Ultragenyx locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Brisbane , San Francisco , Boston , Cambridge , Woburn

Ultragenyx reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(244 total reviews)

Emil Kakkis

68% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Ultragenyx has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 244 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ultragenyx employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

244 reviews

5.0

Feb 26, 2026

Amazing mission, tough industry

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission, wonderful benefits, generous pay, close-knit teams.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that may not suit everyone

Ultragenyx Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We truly appreciate your positive feedback and are glad to hear you had a great experience as part of our team. The strengths you highlighted reflect values that are very important to us, and we're pleased they resonated with you during your time at Ultragenyx. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

4.0

Jun 1, 2026

Passionate CEO

Associate director clinical operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Passionate CEO Supportive work environment Flexibility with work location

Cons

Slow decision making Typical company politics

Ultragenyx Response

2d

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for having been part of our team. We’re glad to hear that you experienced a supportive work environment, flexibility, and leadership passion during your time with us. We also appreciate your candid feedback around decision-making and company dynamics, as perspectives like this help us continue to reflect and improve. We wish you continued success in your next chapter.

5.0

May 12, 2026

Collaborative environment but slow decision-making process

Director, marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place with great people who are all pulling toward a common goal of bringing therapies to market that will change people's lives

Cons

For a small company, decisions can take a while to make because everyone wants to be involved, and most people in centralized roles work across all of the different brands within the company.

Ultragenyx Response

4d

Thank you for your review and thoughtful feedback. We’re proud of the passion our teams bring to advancing therapies for patients, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective on how we work together. We’re glad to have you with us!

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