Executive Director, Finance

Ionis Pharmaceuticals • Carlsbad, CA

217d • $195,385 - $273,505 • Remote

About The Position

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!

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
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Highly analytical; excellent problem-solving skills
• 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
• 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

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

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree