Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Assistant Director, Compliance Operations, Monitoring Lead

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $109,581 - $155,732 per year

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About the role

  • Develop and maintain the annual risk-based monitoring plan, including collaboration with third-party consultants to support execution and continuous program improvement
  • Lead and execute live (in-person and virtual) and transactional/desktop monitoring in partnership with other compliance team members and third-party consultants
  • Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to assess compliance risk trends and monitoring program effectiveness
  • Analyze monitoring data to identify trends, outliers, and emerging risk signals that inform monitoring priorities
  • Oversee remediation and corrective action plans, including tracking progress and ensuring timely and effective resolution of monitoring findings
  • Develop and maintain monitoring dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, monitoring system)
  • Translate analytics and monitoring results into clear, executive-ready insights
  • Support monitoring system implementation and ongoing enhancement efforts
  • Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Finance, IT, HR, and other stakeholders to align compliance activities
  • Provide compliance operational guidance and support for additional compliance initiatives, as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred
  • At least 8 years of experience in healthcare compliance monitoring or operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, or 6 years with an advanced degree or relevant certification
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance laws, regulations, and industry guidance (e.g., OIG, PhRMA, anti-kickback, anti-bribery)
  • Recent, hands-on experience with live field and transactional compliance monitoring
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data visualization and dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends, outliers, and compliance risks
  • Experience with compliance monitoring systems, including automated/AI-enabled monitoring tools, preferred
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and external vendors effectively
  • Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, while exercising sound judgment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as business needs evolve
  • High degree of integrity and discretion in handling proprietary and confidential information
  • Occasional domestic travel (up to 20%)
Benefits
  • Highly competitive benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
compliance monitoringdata analysisKPI trackingKRI trackingproject managementdata visualizationdashboard developmentautomated monitoring toolsExcelTableau
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationinitiativeadaptabilityjudgmentintegritydiscretionproblem-solvingleadershipindependence
Certifications
advanced degreerelevant certification