Executive Assistant - Strategic Innovation, Biomarkers, and Gene Editing

Executive Assistant - Strategic Innovation, Biomarkers, and Gene Editing

Pay Competitive

Location Carlsbad/California

Employment type

Full-Time

Req#: IONIS
003797

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!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - STRATEGIC INNOVATION, BIOMARKERS, AND GENE EDITING

SUMMARY:

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is looking for a stellar administrative professional to support the Vice Presidents and teams for Strategic Innovation, Biomarkers and Gene Editing. This individual will directly report to the Vice President of Strategic Innovation. This position will also act as primary back‑up in administrative support to the Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of Research. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative support tasks, including technical tasks;

must be exceedingly well organized and flexible. This individual must be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision over extended periods of time within a dynamic, interrogative and fast‑paced environment.

The successful candidate will be a key team member that ensures demanding schedules, conflicting priorities, and communication are managed effectively for the team. The candidate will organize and streamline operations to ensure optimal effectiveness. The position will offer the opportunity to work closely with experienced and tight‑knit biotech teams.

• Manage calendars; assist leadership and assigned employees with their daily, quarterly and annual scheduled duties, to include materials and setup
• Arrange meetings and conference calls including coordinating all meeting logistics, developing agendas, meeting materials, and finalizing/distributing minutes, etc.
• Manage and treat highly confidential information professionally and in accordance with expectations
• Anticipate team needs and proactively bring together appropriate people and resources to support addressing issues
• Act as primary administrative back‑up to the Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of Research
• Maintain paper and online records and follow procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal
• Follow abstract/presentation deadlines and conference dates to make sure leadership is aware of upcoming events/deadlines
• Assist in creating publications, presentations and materials as required for submissions, and assist teams in the submission process
• Review and edit various submissions including proposals, abstracts, scientific papers and applications
• Receive and interact with…