Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Assistant Director, Healthcare Compliance & Privacy Programs
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$109K/yr - $154K/yr
6+ years expIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pioneer in RNA-targeted medicines, dedicated to transforming lives through innovative drug discovery. The Assistant Director, Healthcare Compliance & Privacy Programs plays a crucial role in advancing and sustaining healthcare compliance and privacy initiatives by coordinating cross-functional efforts and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Partner with healthcare compliance and privacy team leads with program planning, coordination, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives, including compliance brand management
Coordinate and support privacy program activities, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs), data mapping, maintenance of related documentation, and facilitation of data subject requests
Partner with Compliance attorneys to support investigations, issue escalation, and corrective action plans, as needed
Prepare and present training and guidance materials for diverse audiences in support of Compliance attorneys and functional subject matter experts
Coordinate training completion tracking, training record maintenance, and updates to training content
Assist with the development, maintenance, and coordination of healthcare compliance and privacy policies and procedures
Support healthcare compliance risk assessments, monitoring and audit activities and remediation efforts
Conduct field monitoring activities, including field rides, attendance at promotional and educational events and congresses
Healthcare compliance reviewer of HCP and Patient needs assessments and external funding requests
Assist with healthcare compliance and privacy metrics and reporting for Compliance leadership
Monitor changes in healthcare compliance and data protection requirements and assist in operationalizing program updates
Support AI-related healthcare compliance and privacy initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in healthcare compliance, privacy, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, or 6 years with an advanced degree or relevant certification/s
Hands-on experience supporting data privacy programs, including DPIAs, RoPAs, data inventories, privacy risk assessments and data subject requests
Working knowledge of Privacy Technology tools such as OneTrust
Working knowledge of U.S. healthcare compliance laws and industry requirements, including, but not limited to, OIG and PhRMA guidelines, transparency reporting, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), False Claims Act (FCA), and related fraud and abuse laws
Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical operational processes, tools, and controls
Strong project and program management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences
Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in compliance programs
High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail in handling sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Agility to take on new projects and additional responsibilities, as required
Occasional domestic travel (up to 20%)
Preferred
advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCEP, CIPM, CIPP, PMP)
Benefits
Ionis offers an excellent benefits package!
Company
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For three decades, Ionis has invented medicines that bring better futures to people with serious diseases.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $500.3M
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brett P. Monia
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Bastings
Senior Vice President, Development Strategy
Recent News
2026-01-08
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