Executive Director, FPA

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
, is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland.
For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with our novel antisense technology.
Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a premier late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises.
Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision to become the undisputed leader in genetic medicine, utilizing a multi-platform approach to discover, develop and deliver life-transforming therapies.
As the first company to fully harness the power of RNA technology for human therapeutics, Ionis’ platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs.
We are building upon our innovative research and drug development excellence to provide greater value to patients, and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.
Ionis is a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment designed to foster innovation and scientific excellence.
Our success is a direct result of our outstanding employees.
We are interested in bringing together a diverse group of individuals with different skill sets and perspectives into this creative environment to be part of a productive and inclusive team.
While acknowledging people are actively engaged in hybrid/remote work, we continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our workplace locations a place where our culture and employees can thrive.
We believe engaging on a day-to-day basis, in person, builds solid and lasting relationships, and contributes positively to our culture and innovation.
From the heart of our stunning Carlsbad campus, we aim to provide a central connection point for all our employees.
These facilities give us the opportunity to connect cross-functionally, collaborate and to build on the success of our business as we continue to grow.
Join us and experience our unique culture while you develop and expand your career.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Finance department that will contribute to the success of Ionis.
The Executive Director of Finance will have responsibility for Global Product Strategy and Operations (GPSO) FP&A and will report to the VP of Finance.
The Executive Director of Finance works closely with various levels of management across the entire organization along with auditors, accounting personnel and external partners.
The Executive Director of Finance is expected to have a hands-on approach in all aspects of the job.
The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who is secure working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Candidate must be capable of handling multiple tasks, and must possess excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Additionally, he/she must be a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of projects and can collaborate cross-functionally on complex issues.
SUMMARY: The Executive Director of Finance will be a key player in supporting the GPSO organization as we prepare to launch the first of our wholly owned medicines by providing executive management with the information and analysis they require to make strategic business decisions.
The role of a dynamic, strategic finance leader is critical to the business’ success.
You will thrive in this position if you are: A strong communicator—you have the demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and convey complex topics in a concise and effective manner to various levels of management.
A master planner—you are skilled at juggling multiple priorities at one time and keeping track of deadlines without missing a step.
Adaptable—you are at ease in a fast-paced environment and you’re able to change direction rapidly when priorities and deadlines shift.
An Explorer—you are curious by nature and never hesitate to research and probe for answers.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial and analytical support to the GPSO functions including Medical Affairs, Portfolio Planning & Market Insights, In-Line Sales and Marketing and Global Product Strategy Oversee the support of our program valuation efforts through financial metrics, model building and recommendations Support the In-Line Marketing group with strategic and financial analytics to support the successful commercialization of our medicines Provide leadership direction and influence business partners by proactively providing recommendations, supported by strong financial analysis and models to help identify opportunities in strategic decision making, operational efficiency and productivity Oversee financial aspects of our commercial partnerships including close collaboration with internal and external partners Coordinate with various levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare operating budgets and financial forecasts Conduct special studies to analyze complex financial issues and prepare recommendations to inform senior management Interpret and apply corporate financial policies and accounting theory Perform special projects as required Other duties as assigned Discretion: The Executive Director, Finance exercises judgment to determine appropriate action, while taking into consideration implications to currently defined practices and policies.
Expected to recommend, obtain approval and implement appropriate actions outside of defined policies or precedent when necessary REQUIREMENTS: BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, in life science and/or biotech companies 10+ years FP&A experience Extensive modeling experience, expert in excel Highly analytical; excellent problem-solving skills Working knowledge of GAAP PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES NEEDED: Goal orientated and self-motivated Shows good initiative Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work constructively within a team environment and with all levels of management Strong communication skills (written, oral and presenting) Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; willingness to accept responsibility for projects/processes Comfortable “rolling up sleeves” and engaging in the details and day to day operations as needed Comfortable in an interrogative environment; embraces collaboration and open debate to manage projects, solve problems and discuss challenging issues Able to work efficiently and productively in an intense work environment Please visit our website, www.
ionispharma.
com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS00#### Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits Full Benefits Link: https://www.
ionispharma.
com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our%20employee%20spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded The pay scale for this position is $187,200 to $263,313 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.