Computational Biologist/ Discovery Toxicologist --- Senior Scientist/Assistant - (Carlsbad, CA)

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., located in the North San Diego County city of Carlsbad, is the industry innovator in the discovery and development of antisense drugs. Ionis was founded in 1989 in order to create innovative therapies to improve and transform the lives of patients with serious, rare diseases. We currently have an active pipeline of 30 drugs in development covering a wide array of therapeutic areas. The Company establishes partnerships with large pharmaceutical and smaller biotechnology companies that provide dedicated and focused drug development and technology in order to maximize the potential of the technology we pioneered. This strategy provides Ionis with significant financial strength through a continuing stream of revenue from upfront license charges and milestone payments. In this way, we remain a powerhouse in antisense technology, discovering innovative ways to treat disease while remaining small with a core, dedicated group of employees.