Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
↗Carlsbad, California, United States
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is a pioneering commercial-stage biotechnology company specializing in the discovery and development of RNA-targeted medicines. As the inventor of antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) technology, Ionis has established itself as a leader in RNA therapeutics with a focus on treating serious genetic and rare diseases. The company employs advanced technology platforms including antisense inhibitors, RNAi therapeutics, and CRISPR-based approaches to precisely target and interact with RNA and DNA. With a 35-year history (founded in 1989), Ionis has transitioned from a research-focused biotech to a fully integrated, commercial-stage pharmaceutical company with multiple approved medicines and an industry-leading pipeline of investigational therapeutics targeting neurology, cardiology, and rare genetic diseases.
CLASSIFICATION
Company Type:Biotech
Therapeutic Areas:
Industry:Pharmaceuticals
Sub-Industry:RNA Therapeutics, Antisense Oligonucleotides
SIZE & FINANCIALS
Employees:1001-5000
Revenue:$875M-$900M (2025 guidance)
Founded:1989
Ownership:public
Status:operating
FUNDING
Stage:Publicly Traded
STOCK
Exchange:NASDAQ
Ticker:IONS
Market Cap:$12.8B
PIPELINE
Stage:Phase 1 through Commercial
Lead Drug Stage:Multiple commercial-stage products with Phase 3 programs
Modalities:Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs), RNA Interference (RNAi), CRISPR, Modified RNA Therapeutics
Active Trials:10
Trial Phases:Phase 1: 3 | Phase 2: 4 | Phase 3: 5
FDA Approvals:6
EMA Approvals:2
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Key Partnerships:Biogen, AstraZeneca, Novartis, GSK, Roche, Metagenomi
COMPETITION
Position:Leader
Competitors:Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Sarepta Therapeutics, Astellas Pharma, Avidity Biosciences, 4D Molecular Therapeutics, NeuBase Therapeutics, Dyne Therapeutics, Moderna (RNAi/mRNA platform) +2 more
LEADERSHIP
Key Executives:
Brett P. Monia, Ph.D. - Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Joseph Loscalzo, M.D., Ph.D. - Chairman of the Board
Holly Kordasiewicz - Senior Vice President, Neurology
Allene M. Diaz - Board Member
Michael Yang - Board Member
Scientific Founders:Stanley T. Crooke, M.D., Ph.D., Brett P. Monia, Ph.D.
Board Members:Brett P. Monia, Ph.D. (CEO), Joseph Loscalzo, M.D., Ph.D. (Chairman), Allene M. Diaz, Michael Yang
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