Neuroimaging Biomarker Lead Director

$212,101 - $290,000/Yr

Ionis Pharmaceuticals - Carlsbad, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Carlsbad, CA

501-1,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Neuroimaging Biomarker Lead - Director at Ionis Pharmaceuticals is a pivotal role focused on leading research and implementation of neuroimaging biomarkers for neurological diseases. This position requires collaboration with both preclinical and clinical teams to define project needs and centralize learnings across various disease domains. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in neuroimaging techniques, particularly EEG and MRI, and will play a key role in supporting clinical strategies and communications with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Integrate as an expert leader for neuroimaging biomarkers, within a network of key decision makers with cross functional representation
• Define needs with key stakeholders and lead research on neuroimaging biomarkers (focus on EEG and MRI) for neurological diseases
• Support clinical and preclinical teams in strategy, implementation, and interpretation of neuroimaging biomarkers
• Centralize learnings across disease domains for imaging and physiology biomarkers
• Be the primary point of contact for development teams wanting to implement imaging and physiology biomarkers within their programs
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with team members and senior management regarding updates on project status, timelines, milestones, key events
• Present findings in internal and external forums to key stakeholders and experts
• Work directly on multiple programs in parallel

Requirements

• PhD or MD degree with minimum 8 years' experience, including 3+ years in industry
• Expert in neuroimaging biomarker research in preclinical and clinical settings
• Excellent communicator comfortable leading large, cross functional meetings
• Organized, adaptive, and detail oriented with multitasking abilities
• Experience in life science research with a basic understanding of disease mechanisms

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with additional imaging biomarkers such as PET imaging, CT scan, ultrasound, and other physiology biomarkers like evoked potentials (EPs) and electrocardiography (ECG)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan