Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Role: Assistant Director, HR Business Partner supporting Ionis’ Global Product Strategy & Operations (GPS&O) functions including Commercial, Medical Affairs, New Product Planning, and Insights & Analytics. Objectives: serve as a strategic partner to leaders, translating business priorities into effective people strategies. Responsibilities: build understanding of organizational needs, support workforce and organizational design, coach leaders on talent and performance, advise on employee relations, facilitate change management, and leverage HR data for insights. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; 8+ years’ HRBP experience in complex, matrixed environments; strong knowledge of talent management, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning; excellent coaching, influencing, and data analysis skills. Preferred: experience in biotech/pharma, supporting product launches or commercialization, HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP), and familiarity with HRIS and analytics tools. High-Value: focus on supporting product strategies in neurology, cardiology, and gene editing, with an emphasis on organizational agility, talent risk mitigation, and leadership development. Work Setup: full-time onsite at Carlsbad headquarters, with an emphasis on building relationships through regular presence; remote collaboration also expected. The role emphasizes practical, data-driven HR advice aligned with business outcomes, fostering a high-growth, innovative biopharma environment.