Canada Country Head - (Carlsbad, CA)

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., located in the North San Diego County city of Carlsbad, was founded in 1989 to create advanced, novel medicines to treat diseases with an unmet medical need. We are the pioneer and leader in the discovery and development of antisense drugs. By exploiting various cutting-edge RNA targeting technologies, we are capable of specifically and efficiently targeting any gene of interest, including ones which are not targetable by small molecules or antibodies. Our mission is focused on transforming the lives of patients with serious, rare disease and bringing important new therapeutics to patients in need. Ionis--- commercial subsidiary is focused on a late-stage rare disease drug that is currently under regulatory review in the US and EU and the company may include additional development programs in other rare disease indications by end of 2018.