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.

CADIORENAL METABOLIC FIELD MEDICAL DIRECTOR SOUTH CENTRAL TERRITORY

SUMMARY:

Serving as the field expert in an individual contributor role within our Medical Affairs organization and reporting to the National Director, Field Medical Affairs, the Field Medical (Associate) Director (FMD) serves as the field-based clinical and medical expert responsible for appropriately engaging in scientific exchange and gaining insights in support of Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ products, research areas, and disease states of interest.

The FMD will develop and maintain long-term, credible, peer-to-peer professional relationships withmedical experts in the fields of cardiology, lipidology, endocrinology and other relevant medical disciplines. Through scientific exchange, the FMD will communicate and advance the scientific platform aligned with the overall medical communications and medical affairs strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and forge professional peer-to-peer relationships with National, Regional, and Local key opinion leaders
• Align and execute field activities in support of Medical Affairs Strategic plan
• Identify and communicate research gaps, opportunities, and relevant field intelligence to inform medical strategy
• Accelerate recruitment efforts and enhance subject retention at targeted clinical trial sites
• Leverage expertise to enhance and broaden knowledge among field medical team colleagues
• Attend medical/scientific meetings to represent Medical Affairs with KOLs and other HCPs, strengthen individual expertise as well as capture, integrate, and summarize information of strategic interest
• Appropriately facilitate submission of Medical Education grants and Investigator-Initiated Research
• Support cross-functional colleagues (e.g. commercial, clinical operations, clinical development), in appropriate activities
• Actively participate in relevant team meetings, organizational activities, and HQ-driven medical affairs and clinical research activities (e.g. advisory boards, publication planning, investigator meetings)
• Leveraging unique skill sets, assume lead responsibility for project work identified by Medical Affairs leadership and/or organizational priorities

REQUIREMENTS:

• MD, PhD, PharmD, DO, NP or equivalent degree required
• 3-5 years’ experience in field-based medical role in pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
• Preference will be given to those with expertise and experience in Cardiology, Cardiometabolic and rare disease therapeutic areas
• Strong understanding of relevant policies guiding the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, and high level of emotional intelligence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Level of position will be based on length of industry experience and other factors
• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Local, regional and national travel up to 75%

Please visit our website, www.ionispharma.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003376

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 employee spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees are rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $220,000 to $268,691

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.