Executive Director, Finance

Company: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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!

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Finance department and contribute to the success of Ionis as the Executive Director of Finance reporting to the SVP of Finance. This individual will be a key player in supporting Corporate FP&A and Strategic Finance organization. The Executive Director of Finance works closely with various levels of management across the entire organization along with auditors, accounting personnel and external partners. The role of a dynamic, strategic finance leader is critical to the business’ success.

The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who is secure working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Candidate must be capable of handling multiple tasks, and must possess excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills. Additionally, candidate must be a proactive self-starter who takes ownership of projects and can collaborate cross-functionally on complex issues. Candidate exercises judgment to determine appropriate action, while taking into consideration implications to currently defined practices and policies. This individual is expected to recommend, obtain approval and implement appropriate actions outside of defined policies or precedent when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Forecast reporting and monthly reporting package to ELT
• Oversee the support of our program valuation efforts through financial metrics, model building and recommendations
• Own Strategic Financial Plan process
• Provide leadership direction and influence business partners by proactively providing recommendations, supported by strong financial analysis and models to help identify opportunities in strategic decision making, operational efficiency and productivity
• One Stream System ownership and shaping future technology roadmap
• Coordinate with various levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare operating budgets and financial forecasts
• Conduct business development analysis with complex financial issues and prepare recommendations to inform senior management
• Interpret and apply corporate financial policies and accounting theory
• Perform special projects as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, in life science and/or biotech companies
• 10+ years FP&A experience
• Extensive modeling experience, expert in Excel
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Highly analytical; excellent problem-solving skills

Personal Attributes Needed

• Goal orientated and self-motivated
• Shows good initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work constructively within a team environment and with all levels of management
• Strong communication skills (written, oral and presenting)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable “rolling up sleeves” and engaging in the details and day to day operations as needed
• Comfortable in an interrogative environment; embraces collaboration and open debate to manage projects, solve problems and discuss challenging issues
• Able to work efficiently and productively in an intense work environment

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003811

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our%20employee%20spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $197,321 - $276,040

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