Executive Director, Head of Scientific Communications - Ionis : Job Details

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!EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEAD OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONSSUMMARY: The Executive Director, Head of Scientific Communications will lead the Scientific Communications team, reporting into the SVP, Head of Medical Affairs and will be a part of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team. This role will supervise, develop, and lead a team of Global Publication Leads, Data Scientist, Scientific Communications Operations Lead, and consultants. The Head of Scientific Communications will oversee planning and the timely execution of scientific and medical communications relating to Ionis' commercially available and investigational therapies in line with approved budgets. As a leader of the function, this role will be responsible to ensure that comprehensive Scientific Communication Plans are in place for all relevant Ionis therapies. These communication plans may include scientific platforms, publication plans, and lexicons. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Medical Communications and team leadership, either within the pharmaceutical industry or in a Scientific Communications agency. The candidate will engage with cross-functional partners including Clinical Development, PV-Safety, Marketing, Global Product Strategy, Patient Advocacy, to ensure alignment around communication strategy, timing of execution, and alignment with brand and/or corporate plans. This role will require the ability to understand the scientific and commercial landscape of multiple therapeutic areas as well as the interpretation of Ionis clinical data in those therapeutic areas. This role will require interaction with KOLs and external faculty to help develop and communicate compelling scientific narratives for Ionis therapies.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support, develop, and lead the Scientific Communications team across programs in planning, executing, analyzing, and communicating publication activities in a timely, compliant, and cost-effective manner resulting in high quality deliverables
• Manage a team of 7 compromising of Global Publication Leads, Scientific Communications Operations Lead, Data Scientist, and consultants/contractors. Oversee scientific communications agency of record.
• Define long term strategy for the Scientific Communications function based on an understanding of the corporate strategic objectives
• Lead and oversee development and implementation of Scientific Communications processes and systems to ensure effective and compliant delivery of scientific communication materials in alignment with industry standards and good publication practices
• Provide strategic and tactical leadership across the Scientific Communications operations including resolution of critical issues, risk management, and governance oversight
• Drive and foster innovation and adoption of emerging technologies and approaches in line with the long term functional and organizational roadmap
• Engage in strategic communication with executive leadership, cross functional leadership, and external stakeholders to optimally influence organizational outcomes
• Define, monitor, and manage short-term and long-term Scientific Communications budgets to achieve Scientific Communications and Medical Affairs goals
• Establish and drive people management processes around performance management, engagement, and development while balancing people's aspirations and business needs
• Work effectively, collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, small-team environment that is growing and evolving

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced degree in science or medicine (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) with 15+ years of hands-on experience in scientific communications
• Working knowledge of pharma industry publication, regulatory, and compliance guidelines
• 5+ years of people/functional management experience in the pharma/biotech industry
• Significant experience building and executing multi-year strategies, and overseeing multiple transformational initiatives in complex and dynamic environments
• Experience with developing department strategy, outlining and executing operational plans, and managing a budget
• Demonstrated track record of significant publications in high-quality journals and presentations at national and global congresses
• Proven performance in earlier roles including strategic stakeholder management across levels internally and externally
• Experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams
• An innovative attitude coupled with a strong sense of practical execution
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Previous scientific communications experience in the therapeutic fields of cardiovascular and neurology preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to concisely communicate (written and oral) to a variety of audiences
• Willingness to lean in and bridge the gap when needed

Please visit our website, for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003661Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis BenefitsFull Benefits Link: employee spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees are rewardedThe pay scale for this position is $257,547 to $290,000 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.