Director, IT Business Relationship Partner (BRP), G&A

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland.  For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with our novel antisense technology.  Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a premier late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision to become the undisputed leader in genetic medicine, utilizing a multi-platform approach to discover, develop and deliver life-transforming therapies.

As the first company to fully harness the power of RNA technology for human therapeutics, Ionis’ platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs.  We are building upon our innovative research and drug development excellence to provide greater value to patients, and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

Ionis is a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment designed to foster innovation and scientific excellence.  Our success is a direct result of our outstanding employees.  We are interested in bringing together a diverse group of individuals with different skill sets and perspectives into this creative environment to be part of a productive and inclusive team.  While acknowledging people are actively engaged in hybrid/remote work, we continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our workplace locations a place where our culture and employees can thrive.  We believe engaging on a day-to-day basis, in person,  builds solid and lasting relationships, and contributes positively to our culture and innovation.  From the heart of our stunning Carlsbad campus,  we aim to provide a central connection point for all our employees.  These facilities give us the opportunity to connect cross-functionally, collaborate and to build on the success of our business as we continue to grow.   Join us and experience our unique culture while you develop and expand your career.

 IT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP PARTNER (BRP), G&A

SUMMARY:

The role of the BRP is to be the IT leader and the face of Ionis IT for assigned business unit(s). You will be accountable from all aspects of IT for the assigned business unit including strategy, project definition, implementation, and transition to support. The BRP will collaborate with other IT teams and external partners/vendors to ideate, develop and deliver strategic solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Alignment: Proactively collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and align IT strategies with overall business goals.
• Technology Planning: Develop and implement technology strategies that support business objectives. Stay informed about emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Requirements Gathering: Work closely with business units to gather and document IT requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications for IT teams.
• Project Management: Lead IT projects from initiation to completion. Coordinate with project teams, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Data Security and Compliance: Ensure IT systems and processes comply with relevant regulations and security standards. Implement measures to protect sensitive information.
• Organizational Change Management: Continuous communications with business stakeholders to ensure awareness of system business benefits and upcoming systems and projects changes impacting stakeholders, and helping resolve implementation issues impacting scope, budget, and timeline.
• IT Budget Management: Collaborate with Finance and IT leadership teams to develop and manage the IT budget. Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) may be preferred.
• Proven 10-15 years experience in IT management or business partnering, with a focus on aligning technology with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle, and emerging technologies.
• Working experience in the fields of Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Tax, HR and related systems
• Extensive experience with implementing and managing SAP based ERP systems
• Experience working with platforms and systems used in life sciences, preferably in FIBCos (fully integrated biotech companies)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Project management skills with a track record of successful IT project delivery.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and data privacy regulations.
• Vendor negotiation and management experience.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose strategic solutions.

Please visit our website, www.ionispharma.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003397

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionispharma.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our employee spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees are rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $152,734 to $215,060

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.