Manager, Technical Support Mediterranean Europe at Illumina

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Seasoned leader with a strong technical background and passion for customer success
  • Extensive professional experience, including some experience managing teams in technical support or related environments
  • Fluency in English and either Italian or Spanish (ideally all three)
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships across Customer Care, Sales, QA, and Product Management
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
  • Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.com
  • Background in life sciences or service delivery preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multi-country team of Technical Support Specialists to achieve business objectives, including customer satisfaction, service level targets, resolution time, and project delivery
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve team efficiency and effectiveness, enhancing the customer experience
  • Establish and maintain best practices aligned with Illumina policies, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits
  • Monitor and drive performance against KPIs; proactively identify and implement corrective actions when targets are at risk
  • Provide continuous feedback, coaching, and mentorship to team members
  • Promote a collaborative culture and foster a customer-first mindset beyond technical expertise
  • Build strong internal networks across the Service Organization to leverage shared knowledge and resources
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving customer-facing support processes
  • Support new product launches by coordinating resources and collaborating with Service and Support teams to ensure smooth deployment
  • Set and track team goals to encourage collaboration and cross-functional alignment
  • Guide direct reports in setting and achieving individual development goals
  • Ensure team members have access to the tools, information, and processes needed to deliver effective technical solutions
  • Oversee delivery of high-quality technical and soft-skills training
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback aligned with development goals
  • Represent the Support department in cross-organizational initiatives
  • Manage team workload and escalate resource gaps to senior leadership when needed
  • Oversee key processes including FAQ analysis, case reviews, and customer feedback

Skills

Technical Support
Team Management
Customer Success
Performance Metrics
Escalation Management
Genomic Technology
English
Italian
Spanish

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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