Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago
Assistant Director, Compliance Operations, Monitoring Lead
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $156K/yr
6+ years expIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pioneer in RNA-targeted medicines, headquartered in Carlsbad, California. The Assistant Director, Compliance Operations, Monitoring Lead is responsible for managing and executing the healthcare compliance monitoring program, leveraging data analytics to assess adherence to compliance standards and deliver actionable insights.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the annual risk-based monitoring plan, including collaboration with third-party consultants to support execution and continuous program improvement
Lead and execute live (in-person and virtual) and transactional/desktop monitoring in partnership with other compliance team members and third-party consultants
Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to assess compliance risk trends and monitoring program effectiveness
Analyze monitoring data to identify trends, outliers, and emerging risk signals that inform monitoring priorities
Oversee remediation and corrective action plans, including tracking progress and ensuring timely and effective resolution of monitoring findings
Develop and maintain monitoring dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, monitoring system)
Translate analytics and monitoring results into clear, executive-ready insights
Support monitoring system implementation and ongoing enhancement efforts
Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Finance, IT, HR, and other stakeholders to align compliance activities
Provide compliance operational guidance and support for additional compliance initiatives, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred
At least 8 years of experience in healthcare compliance monitoring or operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, or 6 years with an advanced degree or relevant certification
Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance laws, regulations, and industry guidance (e.g., OIG, PhRMA, anti-kickback, anti-bribery)
Recent, hands-on experience with live field and transactional compliance monitoring
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data visualization and dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends, outliers, and compliance risks
Proven ability to manage complex projects and external vendors effectively
Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, while exercising sound judgment
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as business needs evolve
High degree of integrity and discretion in handling proprietary and confidential information
Occasional domestic travel (up to 20%)
Preferred
Experience with compliance monitoring systems, including automated/AI-enabled monitoring tools
Benefits
Ionis offers an excellent benefits package!
Company
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For three decades, Ionis has invented medicines that bring better futures to people with serious diseases.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $500.3M
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brett P. Monia
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Bastings
Senior Vice President, Development Strategy
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