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.

CAMPUS OPERATIONS & EVENTS SPECIALIST II

We are seeking a high-energy, multi-talented, self-motivated individual to join our collaborative Human Resources team. This talented professional will possess the ability to multi-task while being flexible, adaptable, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. This individual will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing activities in support of campus operations and report to the HR & Campus Operations Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Campus Operations
  • Builds relationships with authorized vendors and oversees contracts that support campus services, such as coffee, copy machines, janitorial, lab coats (and other garments), event setup, building maintenance, etc.
  • Point of contact for service tickets related to campus operations and campus services
  • Oversees day-to-day operations performed by our janitorial vendor to ensure successful execution of all office operations (i.e., stand-up desk installations, office moves, furniture moves, monitor arm installs and take-downs, meeting setups, and other duties as assigned)
  • Train and work closely with our Campus Operations Assistant (COA) to complete campus services tickets and other duties assigned
  • Help upkeep and update HR/Campus Operations internal page
  • Manage and effectively maintain corporate office supplies across all buildings based on usage
• Employee Events and Programs
  • Coordinate and set up all employee soirees, appreciation events, breakfasts, lunches, happy hours, etc.
  • Manage and process all invoices associated with employee events in a timely and accurate manner through our COUPA purchasing system; create POs as needed
  • Assist HR Coordinator with the preparation and coordination of our annual summer internship program by assisting with scheduling all intern events, ordering food, and setups
• Recommend new approaches, and create procedures as needed, to continually improve the efficiency of the department and campus operations
• Provide backup support in relieving reception for breaks and lunches when needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree a plus
• Ability to build trust broadly and maintain strict confidentiality
• Reliable with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritize work when urgent requests arise
• Ability to be productive and successful in an intense work environment
• Maintains a high level of customer service and a can-do attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Work onsite in Carlsbad, CA

Please visit our website, www.ionispharma.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003430

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 $19/hour to $28.86/hour

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

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