Assistant Director, Compliance Operations, Monitoring Lead

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General & Administrative - Ionis

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

• Develop and maintain the annual risk-based monitoring plan, including collaboration with third-party consultants to support execution and continuous program improvement
• Lead and execute live (in-person and virtual) and transactional/desktop monitoring in partnership with other compliance team members and third-party consultants
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to assess compliance risk trends and monitoring program effectiveness
• Analyze monitoring data to identify trends, outliers, and emerging risk signals that inform monitoring priorities
• Oversee remediation and corrective action plans, including tracking progress and ensuring timely and effective resolution of monitoring findings
• Develop and maintain monitoring dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, monitoring system)
• Translate analytics and monitoring results into clear, executive-ready insights
• Support monitoring system implementation and ongoing enhancement efforts
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Finance, IT, HR, and other stakeholders to align compliance activities
• Provide compliance operational guidance and support for additional compliance initiatives, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred
• At least 8 years of experience in healthcare compliance monitoring or operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, or 6 years with an advanced degree or relevant certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance laws, regulations, and industry guidance (e.g., OIG, PhRMA, anti-kickback, anti-bribery)
• Recent, hands-on experience with live field and transactional compliance monitoring
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data visualization and dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends, outliers, and compliance risks
• Experience with compliance monitoring systems, including automated/AI-enabled monitoring tools, preferred
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and external vendors effectively
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, while exercising sound judgment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as business needs evolve
• High degree of integrity and discretion in handling proprietary and confidential information
• Occasional domestic travel (up to 20%)

Please visit our website,  for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS
003978

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details:
Ionis Benefits

The pay scale for this position is $109,581 to $155,732

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