Assistant Director, Finance – Global Product Strategy, Operations

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Serve as the lead finance business partner for Medical Affairs, Insights & Analytics, and New Product Planning .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • United StatesLead💰 $112,267 - $156,122 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a strong ability to influence senior leadership through data-driven insights and executive-level presentations. Proficient in financial modeling and risk assessment within the life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Financial ModelingExecutive-Level PresentationsBudgeting And ForecastingSAP And OneStream Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsGAAP KnowledgeResource AllocationInvestment Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing DecisionsBuilding RelationshipsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationOperating Independently

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointOneStreamSAP

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalFinance Business PartnerAccounting Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead finance business partner for Medical Affairs, Insights & Analytics, and New Product Planning
Provide financial guidance, business insights, and decision support to functional leadership
Build trusted relationships with business leaders and advise on investment decisions, resource allocation, and operational initiatives
Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, and monthly financial review processes
Develop and communicate financial performance updates, business drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommendations
Prepare and deliver executive-ready analyses, presentations, and recommendations
Evaluate spending trends, investment opportunities, and resource requirements
Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations
Develop and enhance financial models, forecasting tools, and management reporting
Improve financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes
Partner with Accounting on monthly and quarterly close activities, accruals, variance analysis, financial reporting, and compliance
Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, and evolving business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline and at least 8 years of related experience, or an MBA degree with at least 6 years of related experience
At least 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Accounting, or Finance Business Partner roles
Experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decisions through financial insights and data-driven recommendations
Experience supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and management reporting processes
Ability to develop executive-level presentations and communicate complex financial information to senior leadership
Experience identifying business risks and opportunities and translating financial analyses into actionable recommendations
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment within a matrixed organization
Experience supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes in partnership with Accounting
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
SAP and OneStream experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles
Ability to operate independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits package
Highly competitive benefits