Functional Genomics Senior Scientist/Assistant Director

Role: Functional Genomics Senior Scientist / Assistant Director at Ionis, contributing to RNA-targeted drug discovery through systems biology approaches. Responsibilities: analyze multi-omics data (transcriptomics, proteomics, genomics) to understand disease biology, identify biomarkers, and discover therapeutic targets; guide experimental design; integrate diverse biological data; communicate findings across multidisciplinary teams; develop data analysis pipelines. Requirements: Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related, with 2+ years (Senior Scientist) or 3+ years (Assistant Director) industry experience; proven research track record with publications; expertise in advanced omics analysis techniques, machine learning, scripting (Python/R), Linux, and cloud platforms; excellent communication skills; ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Preferred: knowledge of cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, or neurology fields. High-Value Details: focus on novel therapeutics, biomarker discovery, systems-level biology, cross-disciplinary collaboration, remote/hybrid setup in Carlsbad, CA. Position levels depend on experience, with competitive salary ranges.