ionis
The Assistant Director/Associate Director, Business Development role supports the business team and leads transactions to achieve key business initiatives, including product licensing deals and external innovation. This position involves structuring and managing transactions from lead generation to contract negotiation while collaborating with research, development, commercial, and legal teams. The role requires strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company pioneering RNA- and DNA-targeted medicines—notably antisense oligonucleotide technology—to create therapies for serious diseases. The company focuses on areas such as neurology, cardiology, and rare diseases, advancing a broad pipeline designed to modulate gene expression and change disease course. Ionis develops programs internally and through strategic partnerships with global biopharma companies to translate discoveries into approved medicines. Its mission is to transform healthcare and improve patient lives through groundbreaking scientific innovation.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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