Vice President, Compliance

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!

The Vice President, Compliance is the senior leader responsible for the strategy, execution, and effectiveness of Ionis’ corporate compliance program. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance & Quality Assurance Officer, the Vice President, Compliance directly manages Compliance Counsel and compliance professionals and sets the function’s priorities, operating plan, resources, and talent agenda within delegated authority.

As Ionis expands commercialization and prepares for future product launches, this leader will build and maintain a risk-based, appropriately scaled compliance infrastructure; oversee governance, compliance risk assessment, and investigations; and provide clear recommendations and escalation to executive leadership and relevant governance committees. The Vice President, Compliance will help play a critical role fostering a culture in which employees raise concerns early, leaders act with integrity, and Compliance is a trusted, pragmatic partner to the business.

Success in this role requires strategic judgment, executive presence, programmatic expertise, and the ability to influence across a complex matrix while developing a high-performing Compliance organization.

• Lead the Company’s Executive Compliance Committee and substantively support the Commercial Operations and Compliance Oversight Committee of the Board of Directors in its operations.
• Serve as a key subject matter expert and strategic advisor on healthcare compliance matters, overseeing the development and ongoing enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, business practices, and guidelines that reflect applicable laws, regulations, guidance, codes, and industry standards.
• Partner with executive leadership, the Chief Compliance Officer, the Chief Legal Officer, and the Commercial Operations and Compliance Oversight Committee to establish and reinforce a strong tone from the top and embed ethical conduct into leadership communications, business operations, strategic initiatives, and organizational culture.
• Actively engage with Commercial, Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, and other business partners to provide proactive, practical compliance guidance on strategic and tactical initiatives, including product launch and commercialization activities.
• Drive the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a robust and effective healthcare compliance program that is aligned to Ionis’…