Senior Compliance Counsel, Life Sciences & Pharma (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Director – Compliance Counsel to join a global legal and compliance team. You will be a senior advisor shaping an effective, right-sized compliance program as Ionis grows as a commercial biopharmaceutical company.

Reporting to the VP, Compliance, you will counsel across Commercial, Regulatory, Medical Affairs and Finance, develop policies, deliver training, guide promotional reviews, and lead investigations to protect patients and the company.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent required and State Bar admission.
• 5–7 years of professional legal experience in life sciences or pharma.
• Experience in healthcare compliance, advertising/promotion, and training.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a robust healthcare and corporate compliance program aligned with Ionis’ growth.
• Provide proactive legal and compliance guidance to business partners across functions.
• Counsel on sales, marketing, regulatory, and corporate activities under applicable laws and codes.
• Lead policy development, training, investigations, risk assessments and committee support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Client relationships

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

State Bar admission

Job description

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Director – Compliance Counsel to join a global legal and compliance team. You will be a senior advisor shaping an effective, right-sized compliance program as Ionis grows as a commercial biopharmaceutical company.

Reporting to the VP, Compliance, you will counsel across Commercial, Regulatory, Medical Affairs and Finance, develop policies, deliver training, guide promotional reviews, and lead investigations to protect patients and the company.