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.

 

GPS&O DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The GPS&O Director/Executive Director of Strategy and Operations will work closely with the Head of GPS&O and the Commercial, Medical Leadership Team (CMLT) supporting key GPS&O strategy and process initiatives, ensuring effective and efficient functioning of GPS&O team, during this 'high growth' period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead key department objectives:

Lead and drive a strategic agenda for CMLT bi-weekly meetings, and ensure cross GPS&O topics, including strategy, process, and culture, are curated on an appropriate cadence. Cascade relevant communications to appropriate stakeholders and GPS&O team members and drive accountability for assigned action items. Lead the planning and implementation of the bi-annual GPS&O All Hands meetings and the intermittent virtual all-hands. Lead culture and process teams and initiatives that span across GPS&O to ensure the connectivity, communication and effectiveness are maintained, particularly as we go through the hyper growth period in the next 3 years. GPS&O annual goal The individual will work cross CMLT to develop annual objectives and alignment with key corporate objectives and track the organization's progress on achieving its goals. They will have a broad view across the business, ensuring that leadership meetings run smoothly, and decisions and initiatives are monitored, tracked, and driven to completion. Facilitate quarterly GPS&O Board material Take accountability for background material. Support teams on execution of the Integrated Strategic Planning Lead the annual GPS&O budgeting process with strong collaboration with Finance; simplify work and connectivity across GPS&O teams and mitigate above brand and in-line redundancies. Evolve GPS&O communication channels between the executive and their direct reports to effectively guide and support business leaders with key deliverables and troubleshooting issue sf Communicate effectively with important stakeholders, which include the leadership team and other appropriate stakeholders, both internally and externally. Ensure the executive is always prepared and rarely This includes ensuring all briefing materials are prepared on time and in the best format, vetting the most important presentations and overseeing materials, pre-work, and follow-up. Maintain an objective point of view and consider both sides of complex issues. Be able to present different sides of the same issue and identify alternative ways of dealing with it so that it is shaped in a way that allows the optimal decision. Other responsibilities include the following: Serve as a partner in developing remarks, speeches, and other special messages to internal and external audiences in close partnership with the Communications team, ensuring enterprise-wide message alignment. Offer strategic insights into key themes and messaging based on business context as well as the priorities of the executive and the Take a leadership role with the leadership team, coordinating timely and topical events and process management to ensure that executives' time and impact are Lead special projects (particularly related to strategic issues, organizational activities, ).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates will have a strong record of achievement working in a broad Operations role for a C-Suite leader, or for a public official. Biotechnology experience strongly Prior experience working with Boards of Directors is important and candidates will ideally have helped an organization go through a growth-oriented transformation. Ideal candidates will have a natural curiosity and passion for They will have strong long- and short-term planning Candidates will also have demonstrated strong people leadership They must understand the demands on an executive, anticipate time derailers, and ensure all deliverables are completed. Candidates will possess sound judgment combined with solid relationship development skills, effectively interfacing with all levels of the organization. These business and professional attributes will be complemented with superior emotional and intellectual acuity required to facilitate communications with the Executive Leadership Team members, and company leadership across multiple functions and business Candidates will be able to effectively navigate organizational complexity, understanding the interdependencies and priorities. Superior project management skills are a must, combined with strong oral and written communication skills. Candidates will have a demonstrated acumen to synthesize and prioritize a wide range of issues and activities, thus be highly effective in formulating coordinated and well-communicated action plans and activities with, and on behalf of, the executive.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

Strong business judgment, influence skills, leadership, and integrity are essential for the Outstanding manager: sets priorities and provides guidance on effective execution of those Superior time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail; ability to manage a varied-in-subject but high capacity of work. Outstanding writer: candidates will be able to contribute to communications to reflect the executive's "voice" and priorities in all internal and external Shape and refine messaging of the executive, including drafting speeches. High degree of autonomy and self-motivation, demonstrating initiative and an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and results orientation. Ability to proactively anticipate and address risks and Possess initiative with a natural energy, motivation, and endurance to work in an evolving, growth-oriented, fast-paced environment. High degree of intellectual agility to manage complex business and technical Ability to provide and ensure role clarity and accountability for team Superior critical thinking skills with a proven analytical business No High spirit of generosity and help to others. High "EQ" and collaborative, kind team player; have a sense of fairness and respect in dealing with coworkers; open and honest with peers and superiors: no surprises, no Demonstrated ability to develop strong, trusting business relationships at all levels and be regarded as a trusted partner. Strong facilitation, diplomacy, negotiation, and mediation

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

 

Please visit our website, www.ionispharma.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003239

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 $154,500 to $233,458

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