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Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Neuroimaging Biomarker Lead – Director

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002


Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent and dedication of our employees.With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our onsite and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. We invite you to apply and join us if you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!NEUROIMAGING BIOMARKER LEAD - DIRECTOR

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and outstanding individual to join our Biomarker group as Neuroimaging Biomarker Lead. This is a new position in the team.The individual would be expected to collaborate with preclinical and clinical stakeholders to define project needs, and lead research on neuroimaging biomarkers for neurological diseases. The ideal candidate has expertise in the implementation and analysis of electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a clinical setting.An understanding of additional imaging biomarkers, including PET imaging, CT scan, ultrasound, and other physiology biomarkers, including evoked potentials (EPs) and electrocardiography (ECG), is desired. The candidate would be expected to centralize learnings and support clinical teams in their strategy and implementation of imaging and physiology biomarkers across disease domains, including neurology, cardiovascular and rare disease.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Integrate as an expert leader for neuroimaging biomarkers, within a network of key decision makers with cross functional representationDefine needs with key stakeholders and lead research on neuroimaging biomarkers (focus on EEG and MRI) for neurological diseasesSupport clinical and preclinical teams in strategy, implementation, and interpretation of neuroimaging biomarkersCentralize learnings across disease domains for imaging and physiology biomarkersBe the primary point of contact for development teams wanting to implement imaging and physiology biomarkers within their programsCommunicate effectively and efficiently with team members and senior management regarding updates on project status, timelines, milestones, key eventsPresent findings in internal and external forums to key stakeholders and expertsWork directly on multiple programs in parallelREQUIREMENTS:

Candidate should have a PhD or MD degree with minimum 8 years’ experience, including 3+ years in industryBe an expert in the field, with extensive experience in neuroimaging biomarker research in preclinical and clinical settingsExcellent communicator who is comfortable leading large, cross functional meetings and maintaining open and effective lines of dialogue, address problems and collaborate constructively with team members, external vendors as well as senior managementMust be organized, adaptive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask, and manage multiple programs in parallel with competing prioritiesProven ability of being productive and successful in an intense work environmentExperience in life science research, with a basic understanding of mechanism of action of disease.Candidate can be located in San Diego, CA or be fully remoteTravel minimal 0-10%Please visit our website,

http://www.ionis.com

for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition #IONIS003428.Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details:

Ionis BenefitsFull Benefits Link:

https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=to Applicants»-,Benefits,-Employees are rewardedThe pay scale for this position is $212,101 to $290,000.NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.

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