Elizabeth L. Hougen
About Elizabeth L. Hougen
Elizabeth L. Hougen is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, recognized for her expertise with a CFO of the Year award in 2018 by the San Diego Business Journal.
Executive Vice President, CFO at Ionis
Elizabeth L. Hougen serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Ionis. She has been with Ionis since May 2000, initially joining as the vice president of finance. In January 2007, she was appointed chief accounting officer. Her extensive experience in finance and leadership has been instrumental in her role at Ionis.
Elizabeth L. Hougen Education
Elizabeth L. Hougen holds an M.B.A. from the University of San Diego. She also earned a B.A. from Franklin and Marshall College. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in business and finance, which has been pivotal in her career accomplishments.
Previous Experience as CFO of Molecular Biosystems, Inc.
Before joining Ionis, Elizabeth L. Hougen served as the chief financial officer for Molecular Biosystems, Inc. In this capacity, she gained valuable experience that would later contribute to her success in her subsequent roles at Ionis.
CFO of the Year Award by San Diego Business Journal
In 2018, Elizabeth L. Hougen was named CFO of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal. This recognition highlights her significant contributions and exceptional performance in the field of finance.