ionis
The Regional Executive Director is a field-based executive leadership role responsible for building and leading a high-performing regional team of District Sales Managers to support the launch and growth of Ionis's commercial product. This position involves setting strategic vision, coaching talent, and partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve key business objectives while ensuring compliance and exceptional customer experience. The role requires deep expertise in the healthcare landscape, particularly in cardiometabolic and lipid-related diseases, to drive market success and patient outcomes.
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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