Vice President, Compliance Greater San Diego, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Compliance to lead the strategy, execution, and effectiveness of its corporate compliance program. This senior leader will be responsible for building and maintaining a risk-based, appropriately scaled compliance infrastructure, overseeing governance, compliance risk assessment, and investigations, and providing clear recommendations to executive leadership. The role requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and a minimum of 15 years of relevant healthcare compliance experience, with a deep knowledge of U.S. healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will be a strategic advisor, influence stakeholders at all levels, and ensure that the compliance program is aligned with the company's corporate strategy and risk profile. Key responsibilities for the Vice President, Compliance include leading the Executive Compliance Committee, serving as a subject matter expert on healthcare compliance matters, and actively engaging with business partners to provide compliance guidance. The role also involves managing a team of compliance professionals, conducting compliance investigations, and fostering a culture of integrity and trust. The ideal candidate will have experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences industry, and a proven track record of designing and enhancing comprehensive compliance programs. They should be a resilient, adaptable leader with excellent communication skills, and be excited by the company's patient-centric mission to improve the lives of individuals with serious diseases.

Hiring Company

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.