District Sales Director High Impact RNA Therapeutics Launch

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a District Manager to lead a high-performing Clinical Account Specialist team supporting the launch and growth of its first wholly owned commercial product for severe hypertriglyceridemia.

The role reports to the Regional Executive Director and is field-based with onsite, hybrid, and remote work options. Responsibilities include owning the district plan, driving annual sales, coaching CASs, expanding accounts, and partnering with regional leadership while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• 12+ years of cross-functional commercial experience in pharma/biotech.
• Proven success leading a field sales team.
• Experience hiring, onboarding and developing diverse CAS teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the district business plan and quarterly/annual sales goals.
• Lead the CAS team to expand accounts and create momentum.
• Coach and develop team; set expectations and conduct reviews.
• Collaborate with regional leadership for coordinated strategy and execution.
• Ensure compliance with ethics and business conduct; manage performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Sales leadership

Customer engagement

HCP relationship building

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a District Manager to lead a high-performing Clinical Account Specialist team supporting the launch and growth of its first wholly owned commercial product for severe hypertriglyceridemia.

The role reports to the Regional Executive Director and is field-based with onsite, hybrid, and remote work options. Responsibilities include owning the district plan, driving annual sales, coaching CASs, expanding accounts, and partnering with regional leadership while