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 are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we 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 our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent 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 and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.
We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. We invite you to apply and join us if you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IT COMPLIANCE
SUMMARY:
The Executive Director of IT Compliance will be tasked with ensuring that Ionis complies with relevant regulatory and industry standards in the development and commercialization of products on a global scale. A key aspect of this role involves the development and design of IT controls that align with regulatory requirements and industry benchmarks, such as CSA, SOX, NIST, and ISO. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in IT GxP and SOX compliance, coupled with a strong interest in utilizing digital tools to mitigate risks and automate controls whenever feasible.
In this position, collaboration with various departments—including Internal Audit, Quality Assurance, Clinical, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and internal IT functions supporting GxP and SOX applications—will be essential. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that controls are effectively implemented, continuously monitored to protect the organization's technology and data, and integrated into broader data privacy and regulatory compliance frameworks. This position can be fully onsite, hybrid or remote. For remote working, the expectation includes travel (25%) to Carlsbad, CA (HQ).
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Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition #IONIS003545
Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits
Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our%20employee%20spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded
The pay scale for this position is $200,995 to $268,140
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