Associate Director, Technical Program Management- Multiomics 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, GenomicsIndustries

Requirements

  • Expert with FDA and CE-IVD regulated product development processes and design controls, preferably in Next Gen Sequencing and/or Oncology
  • Familiar with Pharmaceutical development lifecycles and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with direct management of other project/program managers
  • Expert at project scheduling using MS Project and/or Smartsheet, including dependencies and critical path determination and optimization
  • Able to develop project/program budget/timeline/scope de novo, develop plans and communicate proposals to leadership
  • Expert at project/program resource management, resource scheduling, and budgets
  • Demonstrated leadership including ability to identify key issues, motivate and empower others to address them in a way which builds morale, generates ownership and commitment
  • Self-starter with superior problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills and a track record for high performance and superior delivery
  • Sound grasp of the key business drivers and considerations in the biotech and/or life science industries and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services
  • Familiar with most topics in the PM Body Of Knowledge (PMBOK)
  • Familiar with molecular assay development
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Handle multiple tasks in parallel
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

  • Provide management and leadership skills to drive execution on project goals
  • Mentor and coach project/program managers
  • Develop processes and tools to streamline product development and status reporting of a portfolio of products
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to create, execute and communicate overall project plans (scope, schedule, budget, resourcing, quality, risk management) and revise them appropriately to meet changing project needs and requirements
  • Identify needs for changes to plan and communicate them to the team and stakeholders to ensure program goals are in alignment with business objectives
  • Schedule and lead phase gate reviews with an executive approval committee
  • Identify and resolve or escalate program issues, facilitate tradeoff decisions, and remove obstacles
  • Ensure product development efforts adhere to internal processes and design control standards
  • Continuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion
  • Apply best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve products
  • Execute development projects varying in size and complexity from Concept through Commercialization following Illumina’s Product Development Phase Gate Process
  • Develop budgets and timelines for potential new projects
  • Interface with internal and external partners to achieve project goals, milestones, and timelines
  • Manage programs and development of processes and tools to streamline product development and status reporting of a portfolio of products

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Program ManagementProduct DevelopmentNext Generation SequencingMultiomicsPhase Gate ProcessCross-functional CollaborationBudget DevelopmentTimeline ManagementProcess DevelopmentStatus ReportingNegotiationInfluencingMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Associate Director role?

Expertise with FDA and CE-IVD regulated product development processes and design controls, preferably in Next Gen Sequencing and/or Oncology, strong negotiation and influencing skills, ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.

What is the company culture like at Illumina?

Illumina fosters a collaborative environment where every person has the opportunity to make a difference, surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects in genomic technology for health equity.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Director position?

A strong candidate has expertise in regulated product development, leadership skills to drive projects and mentor managers, cross-functional collaboration abilities, and skills in negotiation, independent work, multitasking, and effective communication.

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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