Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Job Category :
General & Administrative - Ionis

Requisition Number : IONIS
003927

• Posted :
  August 31, 2026
• Full-Time

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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!

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER (HRBP)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The HRBP will support Ionis' Global Product Strategy & Operations (GPS&O) organization in partnership with two other HR professionals, reporting to the Director, HRBP of GPS&O. The GPS&O organization includes Commercial, Medical Affairs, New Product Planning, and Insights & Analytics.

This role partners with functional leaders and managers to understand business priorities and translate them into practical people plans and recommendations. The HRBP will support workforce planning, talent decisions, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, organizational change across GPS&O, and reinforce company culture and values.

This is a hands-on business partnership role for an experienced HR professional who can apply broad HR knowledge to complex situations, evaluate multiple factors, determine practical approaches, and advise others on appropriate action. The successful candidate will work with autonomy, use sound judgment, and bring forward clear options while partnering with the broader HR team on specialized programs and matters requiring additional expertise.

The HRBP serves as an advisor and thought partner to GPS&O leaders and managers and does not hold line authority over the supported business functions. Business Heads retain accountability for decisions within their organizations unless otherwise directed by their own leaders. The HRBP provides informed advice, presents options and implications, identifies potential risks, escalates concerns through appropriate channels, and supports implementation of approved decisions.

This role is full-time onsite at our Carlsbad campus headquarters. We are looking for someone who will be genuinely excited to be here every day – to build strong working relationships, stay close to the business, and…