Director, IT Business Relationship Partner (BRP), G&A

Ionis Pharmaceuticals • Carlsbad, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

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!

IT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP PARTNER (BRP), G&A

SUMMARY:

The role of the BRP is to be the IT leader and the face of Ionis IT for assigned business unit(s). You will be accountable from all aspects of IT for the assigned business unit including strategy, project definition, implementation, and transition to support. The BRP will collaborate with other IT teams and external partners/vendors to ideate, develop and deliver strategic solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Alignment: Proactively collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and align IT strategies with overall business goals.
Technology Planning: Develop and implement technology strategies that support business objectives. Stay informed about emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the organization.
Requirements Gathering: Work closely with business units to gather and document IT requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications for IT teams.
Project Management: Lead IT projects from initiation to completion. Coordinate with project teams, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with stakeholders.
Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met.
Data Security and Compliance: Ensure IT systems and processes comply with relevant regulations and security standards. Implement measures to protect sensitive information.
Organizational Change Management: Continuous communications with business stakeholders to ensure awareness of system business benefits and upcoming systems and projects changes impacting stakeholders, and helping resolve implementation issues impacting scope, budget, and timeline.
IT Budget Management: Collaborate with Finance and IT leadership teams to develop and manage the IT budget. Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Leadership Competencies: effective management of risk and uncertainty, build strong and effective relationships at all levels, cope with and lead through change, proactively seek and provide feedback, inspire others and foster learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) may be preferred.
Proven experience in IT management or business partnering, with a focus on aligning technology with business objectives.
Must have proven and deep experience working collaboratively with business partners and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle, and emerging technologies.
Must have experience in the fields of Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Tax, HR and related systems.
Extensive experience with implementing and managing digital transformation solutions, including ERP systems such as SAP.
Experience at public companies.
Must have deep/extensive experience with SOX compliance/environment.
Experience working with platforms and systems used in life sciences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Project management skills with a track record of successful IT project delivery.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and data privacy regulations.
Vendor negotiation and management experience.
Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose strategic solutions.