Director, Corporate Operations - Process Improvement & Optimization Leader

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!

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE OPERATIONS – PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & OPTIMIZATION LEADER

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned process optimization professional with significant experience in leading enterprise evolution projects and process improvement initiatives. This leadership role will partner with business units from across Ionis to lead and implement cross-functional enterprise transformation and improvement projects. This role will work with the business units and senior leadership in developing process and enterprise improvement project strategies, as well as detailed project plans. Then, lead or oversee the execution of those plans to ensure the timely delivery and deployment of key corporate projects and process improvement initiatives. This role will help translate insights into action and deliver strategic improvements that will help Ionis become a leading fully integrated biotechnology company.

Responsbilities

• Leadership role in the ongoing Ionis growth and evolution program.
• Lead and oversee the management of enterprise evolution projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across the organization in the identification of key improvement projects and initiatives, development of project strategy, goals, and priorities.
• Help solve operational issues and provide strategic advice to cross-functional business units on industry best practices, changing corporate priorities, policies, and business regulations.
• Introduce best practices and better ways of managing work and creating processes that support advancing our strategic priorities.
• Participate in organizational planning, prioritization, and optimization projects and processes.
• Build internal networks to increase communication, knowledge sharing, and engagement to enhance and improve our business processes.
• Ensure all enterprise evolution projects, process improvement initiatives, and activities are on budget and on time/track.
• Work with EVP of Corporate & Development Operations to set strategic vision and goals to ensure alignment and delivery against Ionis’ corporate objectives and priorities.
• Establish enterprise project leadership and management function including designing operating model, processes, tools, and workflows. Provide leadership and guidance for project presentations, talking points, internal communications, change management, and performance dashboards.
  
  

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent experience
• Consulting experience focused on operations management or strategic advisory services
• At least 8 years in a management and supervisory role
• Life Sciences industry experience
• Proven success in large cross-function program/project leadership
• Experience in general management and operations management
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives, with budget responsibilities
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate complex projects and teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
  
  

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition #IONIS003072

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

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=to%20Applicants%C2%A0%C2%BB-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $135,000 to $200,000

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