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Director, Medical Evidence Generation

Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Carlsbad, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

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, MEDICAL EVIDENCE GENERATION

SUMMARY :

The Director of Medical Evidence Generation will be responsible for executing Ionis’ medical evidence generation strategy within the specialty and rare disease therapeutic areas. This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, and Commercial teams to design and conduct epidemiology studies / analyses, observational research studies, develop disease and product registries, and design and implement Phase 4 studies. This role will report to the Executive Director of Medical Evidence Generation.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Design and execute evidence generation activities that will fill priority evidence gaps identified in asset-specific Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGPs).
  • Design and lead observational research studies to evaluate real-world effectiveness and other outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain disease and product registries, including collaborative registries with academic institutions, patient advocacy groups, or other external organizations.
  • Design and implement Phase 4 study designs, including observational studies, to generate additional medical evidence for marketed products.
  • Apply causal inference expertise to ensure robust analysis of observational data to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, and Commercial teams to ensure that medical evidence generation activities are aligned with the overall business objectives.
  • Present medical evidence to internal and external stakeholders, including at scientific conferences, and other relevant forums.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in epidemiology, observational research, registry methodologies, Phase 4 study designs, and advanced analytical methods, and incorporate them in Ionis’ medical evidence generation activities.

REQUIREMENTS :

  • A PhD or Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, HEOR, or related field with at least 8 years of experience (PhD level) or at least 12 years of experience (Master’s level) in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Extensive experience designing and leading observational research studies, including the use of real-world data.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining disease and product registries.
  • Strong knowledge of Phase 4 study design and implementation.
  • Strong knowledge of causal inference methods, including propensity scores and instrumental variables.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong publication record.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • If you are passionate about using medical evidence to improve health outcomes for patients and have appropriate qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

    Please visit our website, http : / / www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition #IONIS003560

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

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    The pay scale for this position is $225,470 to $260,000

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