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Ionis Pharmaceuticals

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Hectic but human - Scientist Ionis Pharmaceuticals Employee Review

4.0
12 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Ionis gives scientists a lot of freedom. To choose their own projects. The organization is also very transparent. Low level employees can meet with high level managers and even streak to the ceo. Most big decisions are discussed out in the open to give all scientists an opportunity to give feedback.

Cons

No one gets promoted before they have worked for two years. Too much of your compensation is made in stock options. Fluidity of the workplace means that a lot of the work you do may be invisible to the boss responsible for promoting you.

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5.0
25 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Ionis is a great place to work and has a workplace environment that encourages innovation and professional development. Most decisions are made in a transparent way. The company and its employees are focused on work that benefits patients and their caregivers. I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to make a difference for patients.

Cons

Company needs a greater sense of urgency to move promising investigational medicines through development and to patients as quickly as possible. There is a lot of focus on doing great science but not enough focus on getting medicines to patients asap.

2.0
22 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong Science and product pipeline

Cons

Toxic culture, psychologically unsafe place to work

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