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Aegerion Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative, life-altering therapies for patients with debilitating, often fatal, rare diseases.


At Aegerion, we believe that our employees are our strongest asset. We strive to recruit high performing, best-in-class candidates who possess a proven track record of success. We seek candidates who are patient-centric, passionate, entrepreneurial-minded, and interested in joining a high caliber and collaborative team. Our culture offers a kind, energetic, high-growth, and fun environment that provides an unmatched opportunity for individual contribution and development. We emphasize the ability to make an indelible difference within the organization and in the lives of our patients. Aegerion’s headquarters are in Cambridge, MA, and the company trades on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the ticker: AEGR.

Featured Opportunities

Revenue Reporting & Government Reporting Manager
The Revenue Reporting & Government Manager will be responsible for implementing the Company’s revenue reporting including reporting world-wide gross to net calculations, managing a 3rd party outsourced provider for US government reporting as well as support the Legal/Compliance department with Compliance initiatives pertaining to aggregate spend, transparency, and interactions with Healthcare Professionals and Organizations.
Director, Purchasing
The Director of Purchasing will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The role is responsible for working closely with the leadership team in managing and optimizing cost related to Aegerion’s direct and indirect purchasing. The Director of Purchasing will ensure that all purchases have been made consistent with Aegerion’s procurement policy and as the company accelerates its growth, that purchases are negotiated competitively to ensure the lowest cost without sacrificing quality.
Business System Analyst
We are currently seeking an experienced business system analyst to define, implement and support the IT needs of our organization. This person is responsible for defining and managing the implementation and support of core business systems that will support general business operations of the company; ERP, HRIS, and Budgeting/Reporting.
Executive Director, Corporate Controller
We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Director, Corporate Controller reporting to the CFO in our Cambridge, MA office. The Director, Corporate Controller at Aegerion will have overall responsibility for the development of accounting policies and procedures, the establishment/maintenance of internal controls/processes and maintenance of SOX compliance programs, oversight of the relationship with McGladrey and other special projects as assigned.
Director, Corporate Tax (and Treasury)
The Director, Corporate Tax [and Treasury] at Aegerion is a global position that will have overall responsibility for: (i) the development of tax accounting policies and procedures, as well as the establishment/maintenance of tax internal controls and processes; (ii) internal and external (SEC) tax reporting, including interim and annual tax provision calculations and disclosures, as well as analysis of potential tax exposures and the determination of appropriate tax reserves for uncertain tax positions and other special projects as assigned.
Executive Assistant, Medical Affairs
Reporting to the VP, Medical Affairs, the Executive Assistant, Medical Affairs will provide administrative support and project coordination for the department.