Associate Director/Director, Scientific Research

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Position Summary:

Illumina is a globally reputed company that has advanced the use of genomics in healthcare worldwide. Serving the company’s mission to unlock the power of the genome requires continuous innovation of technologies.

The Associate Director/Director, Scientific Research will be responsible for a leadership role in the Reagent Sciences Department, part of the company’s Advanced Sciences organization. This role provides strategic and tactical oversight for key aspects of SBS reagent research and development, covering early research, development and commercialization, and support for the entire on market portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of scientists responsible for reagent research and development covering early concepts through technology maturation and commercialization.
• Directly lead project teams by defining technical scope, resource requirements and detailed execution plans required to achieve goals.
• Provide technical guidance and support for domain expertise across multiple projects and programs related to Illumina’s sequencing platforms and products.
• Responsible for the management and professional development of R&D staff, in a matrixed and global reporting environment.
• Develop and manage budgets for project and departmental expenses and labor costs.
• Contribute to developing technology roadmaps in multiple aspects of SBS chemistry and participate in the development of strategic roadmap for R&D programs and research initiatives.
• Build and maintain close relationships across the multiple functions and locations of the Advanced Sciences organization and the global Research and Development organization, Operations and Quality and Manufacturing

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs

Requirements:

• Deep expertise in development and optimization of complex reagent formulations and workflows for improvements in performance, cost, stability, etc. Ideally in the context of Illumina sequencing systems, other NGS systems or other complex platforms.
• Experience with NGS systems and workflows, as well as a broad range of analytical characterization methods for reagent development.
• Proven track record of successfully leading technical teams in the context of complex technical scope and aggressive timelines.
• Superior communication skills, written verbal and presentation, adaptable to a variety of audience levels and settings. Experience in communicating and executing projects across different cultural backgrounds.
• Experienced and successful people leadership capabilities, ideally including managing in matrixed settings.
• Excellent program/project management skills – including scheduling, budgeting, resource management, etc.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Experience/Education:

• Typically requires a PhD in biological sciences or equivalent
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experience for a Director level ($183,70000 - $275,500)
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience, with 7+ years of Management experience for an Associate Director level ($167,200 - 250,800)
• Experience in managing and mentoring senior level PhD scientists of various disciplines while managing product development projects
• Broad knowledge of all areas within Reagents Sciences or Life Sciences in general.   
• Typically has depth of technical knowledge in Reagents Sciences derived from experience in non-management and middle management roles

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The estimated base salary range for the Associate Director/Director, Scientific Research role based in the United States of America is: $167,200 - $250,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.