Ash Vaidya
Senior Director Commercial Operations Canada @Ultragenyx
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director Commercial Operations Canada @Ultragenyx
Toronto, ON, CA
Evolving the Ultragenyx commercial operation in Canada by building out and managing the field sales operation and the marketing function. Working with the GM and Market Access team to meet commercial goals and plan for long term commercial success of Ultragenyx in Canada for both launched and pipeline products. Ensure optimal patient care for the rare disease patients whom we serve.
EDUCATION
Schulich School of Business - York University
Executive Education, Sales Management
Queen's University
Executive Marketing Course, Marketing
Humber College
Pharmaceutical Marketing
Western University
Honours B.Sc., Genetics
Western University
M.Sc., Physiology
Queen's University
Executive Education, Sales Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ASH VAIDYA
I am a rare disease commercial leader focused on building and scaling high-impact organizations in Canada.My experience sits at the intersection of strategy, market access, and execution. I have worked across complex, multi-stakeholder environments where success depends on aligning clinical innovation with reimbursement pathways, patient needs, and system constraints. Over time, I have become particularly interested in what drives successful launches and sustainable growth in rare disease. In Canada, this requires more than strong science or strategy. It requires clarity of execution, deep understanding of the reimbursement landscape, and the ability to align cross-functional teams around a common goal. I have led teams and initiatives focused on: Navigating Canadian market access and reimbursement pathways Supporting rare disease product launches and commercialization Building cross-functional alignment across medical, commercial, and access teams Developing team cultures that translate values into consistent, high-quality execution I am especially motivated by opportunities to build. Whether shaping team structures, defining operating principles, or improving how organizations execute, I focus on turning strategy into action.Looking ahead, I am interested in broader leadership roles where I can bring together strategy, people, and execution to build and grow organizations in rare disease.My leadership approach is grounded in three principles: Clarity over complexity Alignment over silos Execution over intention
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