Associate Director/Director, Scientific Research at Illumina

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Healthcare, GenomicsIndustries

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
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

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

Skills

Genomics

Reagent R&D

Sequencing Platforms

Scientific Leadership

Project Management

Technology Commercialization

Budget Management

Staff Development

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$27.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.

Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.

Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.

The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.

Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.

Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.

Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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