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Illumina is expanding its reach into the clinical market with its innovative next generation sequencing platforms and assays and attracting partners across the industry. We are seeking a talented Senior Manager of Business Development, Clinical Partnerships to play a critical role in shaping and executing Illumina’s clinical partnering strategy. The role will be responsible for building out a clinical pipeline of partners and working closely with cross-functional teams to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements that are critical to expanding the reach of sequencing into the clinical markets. This role will be expected to work with leadership at global and team members...

The Engineer 1 role in Fluidic Systems is part of the Illumina product development team creating new industry-leading genetic analysis platforms for life sciences and clinical markets. You will work in a very interdisciplinary team environment to develop industry-leading genetic analysis instrumentation and device products. Primary responsibilities of this position include design and evaluation of fluidic and microfluidic devices and components in both instruments and consumables, functional spec characterization as it pertains to system-level performance and workflows, critical parameter studies to drive high reliability and robustness, and failure analysis to root cause, mitigation, and permanent correction. You will be responsible...

Responsibilities Develop and implement global sourcing and procurement strategies for $1.4B direct materials, indirect materials and services. Lead Sourcing & Procurement operations (~70 FTE) to deliver operational excellence, productivity (COGS, OPEX) through strategic partnership, scale, value engineering and M&A synergies. Lead Supplier innovation, cost & cash, sustainability, resiliency, risk management & compliance. Lead and develop a high performing Sourcing and Procurement organization. This includes driving a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Drive centralization of direct and indirect procurement services in Global Capability Center in India. Lead NPI planning and procurement execution, processes, and systems Lead company COGS savings...

The Staff Systems Architect will be responsible for providing leadership to cross functional teams to develop industry-leading DNA sequencing instruments for clinical applications in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The foundation of all activities for this role is a wide, solid grasp of multiple areas of engineering physics and molecular biology, and the ability to climb new learning curves quickly. Primary responsibilities include mapping complex workflows, development of system models/budgets, contributing to system & sub-system architecture, and developing test strategies for critical parameter understanding and verification. The candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills to facilitate successful product development across...

Illumina, Inc. is seeking a medical professional with board certification in molecular pathology with a strong background in cancer diagnostics, biomarkers, cancer therapeutics and extensive experience in developing genomic tests for Oncology. This position is within Illumina’s Medical Affairs organization. This role will be responsible for actively contributing to product development in Illumina’s R&D organization, conducting patient safety risk assessments for Regulatory and Quality teams, supporting product submissions for regulatory approvals, companion diagnostics development for pharma collaborations, and participating in medical education on molecular screening and diagnostics for cancer and hereditary diseases. The individual in this role will represent Medical...

The Project Manager (PM), Medical Affairs provides project management support to the Medical Affairs AMR oncology team, with a focus on coordinating key collaborations and consortia. The role requires independent execution, prioritization across multiple projects, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to a Senior Manager or above in Global Medical Affairs, the PM coordinates project activities, deliverables, and consortium engagements in collaboration with Regional Medical Leads and cross-functional partners (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Research). The PM manages day-to-day collaboration operations, including meetings, documentation, timelines, and action tracking, and supports development of scientific collateral and...

Seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Finance Business Partner to support a GM in the US-CAN Commercial Organization to drive short- and long-term strategic goals and priorities. This candidate will act as a trusted partner and influence District Managers, and Strategic Account Managers on financial planning, budgeting, investment priorities, strategy and policy matters. *This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2-3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to our corporate offices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide finance...

The Onsite Field Service Engineer will provide daily on-site support performing installation, upgrade, diagnoses, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment and systems. Provides feedback to Manager and identifies opportunities to promote efficiency in day to day operations. The successful applicant will be part of an award-winning customer support team that leads the industry in customer satisfaction. Delivers technical support to onsite sites utilizing experience performing installations, diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex Illumina instrumentation and systems. This role requires troubleshooting, communication, time management, situational awareness, poise under pressure, and collaboration. You will be expected to build and maintain strong...

Responsibilities Support instrument documentation, sustaining, training, and transfer to manufacturing Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions Perform assigned assembly or testing tasks in a consistent manner on electromechanical assemblies under minimal supervision. Create or modify documents such as work instructions, data records and test methods as required. Establish and maintain reports of build issues and defects. Identify process discrepancies or difficulties and collaborate with Engineering teams on improvements. Participate in daily or weekly meetings where tasks are assigned or monitored Experience/Education High school diploma, GED or equivalent...

Seeking an entry level mechanical engineer to contribute to the next generation of genome sequencing systems. This position involves working on projects that lay the foundation for future product platforms. A driven creativity, a willingness to learn and a passion for solving difficult problems in cross-disciplinary teams are crucial. Responsibilities Use mechanical, fluidics, electronics, and organic chemistry knowledge to troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment issues Participate in root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project team Collaborate and contribute to team brainstorming of new concepts and solutions. Design, analyze, assemble, test and analyze performance of mechanical parts and sub system assemblies Perform...

The Sr. Manager, Global Operations AI Enablement will drive the adoption, scaling, and impact of AI and intelligent automation across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality. This role ensures that Global Operations teams understand AI capabilities, generate high‑quality demand, execute prioritized initiatives, and deliver the training and change‑management needed for sustained value realization. The leader will combine strong business influencing ability, process expertise, and AI fluency with a solid technical background to manage a team of AI and automation developers building solutions such as Generative AI apps, intelligent workflows, and automation services for Global Operations. Position Responsibilities AI Demand Generation &...

Illumina is seeking a Senior Administrative Partner. This person will help ensure the prioritization of the Chief Medical Officer’s schedule to ensure the best use of their time, prioritizing critical meetings and events, and helping drive actions to impact the overall success of the organization. Responsibilities Maintains executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel. Schedules and manages all domestic and international travel and accommodations, meetings and meeting logistics. Develops highly collaborative working relationship with keen understanding of leader’s priorities. Maintain staff meeting agendas, attend staff meetings; take and distribute notes Prepares reports by collecting and...

Location - Please Read Before Applying San Diego HQ - Hybrid. This role will require being onsite for all workshops, which will be extensive the first few months. Summary The Enterprise Architect provides strategic and hands-on architectural leadership for enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, with SAP S/4HANA as the digital core , integrated with best-of-breed platforms such as Salesforce (SFDC), MES, LIMS, Vertex, SAP VIM, and other ERP and non-ERP systems. This role is responsible for defining the future-state enterprise architecture , governing solution design, and ensuring alignment between business strategy, process design, data, integration, security, and technology platforms . Success...

The Senior Informatics Sales Specialist will use their strong genomics, healthcare and Informatics technical knowledge and expertise to identify and close Informatics opportunities. This involves selling to prospective customers and Illumina colleagues on Next Generation Sequencing and Genomic data analysis pipelines, applications and products primarily for use in clinical research or testing. They will act as an influencer and expert resource for customers and others to ensure success while enabling sales growth through strategic activities and creative problem solving. The Informatics Sales Specialist should be viewed as a “go to” subject matter expert for all things Informatics, with primary focus...

Illumina is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to drive project execution across a portfolio of projects within Instrument Operations. The candidate must be able to work independently, handle multiple projects in parallel, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Responsibilities Own and drive technical projects with SMEs & cross functional groups across sites. Facilitate & Execute Technical Design reviews and Engineering changes with emphasis on best engineering practices. Develop project plans, schedules, resourcing, budget, project risks, and mitigation plans. Track and trend LCM project completions Develop project effectiveness check plans and monitor in conjunction with leadership. Present...

The Senior Business Process Analyst is a hybrid data analyst and business operations analyst responsible for acquiring and structuring data, building business-ready SQL views, and delivering high-quality insights that inform strategic and operational decisions. This role partners across R&D, Operations, Finance, IT, and cross-functional business teams to enhance visibility, governance, and alignment of organizational priorities. The analyst will drive process optimization, strengthen data integrity, and translate business strategy into scalable systems, workflows, and insights. Key Responsibilities Data Analytics & Management Acquire, integrate, and prepare data from multiple business systems. Design, build, and maintain SQL business views, data pipelines, and governed...

Step into a role where your expertise keeps innovation moving. As a Process Development Engineer on Illumina’s Metrology team, you’ll be at the heart of Flow Cell Manufacturing—owning and improving QC methods and tooling, ensuring smooth operations, and driving the introduction and scale-up of new products and technologies. This is a chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that supports multiple cutting-edge processes, helping Illumina deliver its complex product pipeline reliably and sustainably. If you’re passionate about precision, problem-solving, and making an impact in genomics, this is where your skills will shape the future Responsibilities Own subset of metrology...

We are seeking a talented and driven Sr Scientist - Protein Engineering to help us use the power of protein engineering to further revolutionize genomics and human health. This Scientist will join a dynamic interdisciplinary group that is responsible for the development of novel protein reagents for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). The successful candidate will initiate, execute and analyze research in the area of protein engineering applied to NGS. Tasks and Responsibilities Plan, execute and analyze various laboratory experiments to engineer and/or characterize novel enzymes for NGS, with defined goals and timeframes. Participate in multi disciplinarily protein engineering projects and...

Location Greater Washington DC territory (Maryland, Virginia, DC). Position is field-based, customer-facing and home office based. The Senior Territory Account Manager's role is to ensure achievement of territory sales objectives and growth targets for the assigned territory in line with the Company's mission; to develop and implement sales plans through both strategic and tactical activities; to accurately forecast sales projections; and to provide regular feedback on the status of specific sales opportunities, the market and competitor activities. Responsibilities Development of territory and account-specific sales plan. Implementation/execution of sales plan to meet assigned sales quotas. Adjustment to sales plan in...

The Facilities Engineer will be part of the Facilities Engineering team in Foster City. This role will be responsible for providing technical expertise as related to mechanical and electrical systems within facilities equipment engineering, support maintenance, and/or calibration and equipment performance optimization. Including projects related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in an FDA regulated environment. The individual will possess technical knowledge of facilities water purification (RO/DI) skids, HVAC, chillers, centralized gas distribution systems, walk-in cold storage units, clean rooms, BMS/EMS system, Electrical generation and distribution system for Low, Medium and High Voltage, and other plant utilities, facilities validation,...

As a strategic communications lead, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate strategic communications, employee engagements, thought leadership opportunities and create strategies that support enterprise activations on behalf of Illumina. You will develop a deep understanding of the organization and leverage your understanding of industry trends to shape stories that convey the company’s priorities, values, and strategy. This role will manage a variety of internal and external communication channels to effectively engage employees and key stakeholders, in partnership with our public relations, regional communications, and social media teams. You should have outstanding leadership,...

Summary We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Product Manager to manage key products and product lines within Illumina’s DNA library prep portfolio. In this role, you will drive product strategy, understand customer needs, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure commercial success of your product lines. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge in genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS), along with strong experience in product management. Responsibilities Product Strategy Develop and implement product strategies to ensure commercial success and align with business objectives. Utilize voice of customer (VOC) input and market research to address customer pain points and shape the product...