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Ionis PharmaceuticalsCompany guide
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.9 / 10Based on 49 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Ionis Pharmaceuticals: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Research Scientist
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At a glance

4.9/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.9 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 71% of companies we track.
1
Role guides
49
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$76k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Ionis Pharmaceuticals interview?

Aggregated from 49 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy15%
Medium74%
Hard11%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
45%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

22 offers across 49 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
55%positive
Positive 55%Neutral 15%Negative 30%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Ionis Pharmaceuticals actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Research Scientist domain knowledge
96%
Scientific presentation skills
92%
Technical interviewing / technical Q&A
88%
Problem solving mindset
85%
Communication (scientific and interpersonal)
81%
Precision delivery of therapeutics
77%
RNA therapeutics
74%
Neurology research
70%
Career goals articulation
66%
Motivation and job fit
62%
Conflict resolution
59%
Postdoctoral research methodology
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Ionis Pharmaceuticals interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Research Scientist
$65k-$87k
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04 · Compensation

What Ionis Pharmaceuticals pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $76k
Level$50kTotal comp range$100kTotal
All levels
Base $65k-$87k
$65k-$87k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Ionis Pharmaceuticals interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Ionis Pharmaceuticals interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Ionis Pharmaceuticals interviews as medium, based on 49 reported interviews. About 45% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Ionis Pharmaceuticals pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranges from roughly $65k to $87k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Ionis Pharmaceuticals test in interviews?

Ionis Pharmaceuticals interviews most often cover Research Scientist domain knowledge, Scientific presentation skills, Technical interviewing / technical Q&A, Problem solving mindset, and Communication (scientific and interpersonal). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Ionis Pharmaceuticals?

Dataford has interview guides for 1 role at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, including Research Scientist.

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