Senior Compliance Counsel — Life Sciences

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 242,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director, Compliance Counsel to lead a scalable healthcare and corporate compliance program in a fast‑growing biopharmaceutical company.

You will partner with senior leaders across commercial, medical, regulatory and finance to ensure adherence to laws, regulations and industry codes. The role requires a JD and bar admission with 5–7 years’ relevant experience in the life sciences sector.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent and bar admission required.
• 5–7 years of professional legal experience in the life sciences industry.
• Experience with legal and compliance matters for a public biopharmaceutical company.
• Knowledge of FDCA, FDA guidance, fraud and abuse and anti‑kickback statutes, OIG guidance.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement and maintain a robust healthcare and corporate compliance program.
• Provide proactive legal and compliance guidance to business partners on strategies and initiatives.
• Advise on sales and marketing strategies under applicable healthcare laws and codes.
• Serve on cross‑functional Promotional and Medical Review Committees providing feedback on materials.
• Review interactions with healthcare professionals and third parties for compliance risk.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and education for employees and contractors.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic counsel

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Job description

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director, Compliance Counsel to lead a scalable healthcare and corporate compliance program in a fast‑growing biopharmaceutical company.

You will partner with senior leaders across commercial, medical, regulatory and finance to ensure adherence to laws, regulations and industry codes. The role requires a JD and bar admission with 5–7 years’ relevant experience in the life sciences sector.