Associate Director/Director, Scientific Research

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Access to genomics sequencing
• Family planning
• Health/dental/vision
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off