Director CMC Operations
Abarca Health- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess strategic leadership skills, experience in driving business success, an understanding of the genomics market, and the ability to lead and manage teams.
The Director - General Manager, Canada will lead the Canada business through a team of direct customer-facing functions, aligning and leveraging execution resources to maximize market adoption and success, and attaining financial and strategic goals for the business within the geography. This role involves driving accelerated revenue growth and market penetration in both life sciences and clinical market businesses, leading the genomics ecosystem within the region, and developing the country/region’s go-to-market strategy in partnership with marketing and forecasts.
Supports genomics startups through funding and resources
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.