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The Associate Director, Global Marketing Performance & Strategy Enablement is responsible for owning and advancing the performance infrastructure of Global Marketing. This role drives data-driven decision-making by establishing clear measurement frameworks, leading the marketing attribution and ROMI roadmap, and enabling full-funnel visibility across regions. This leader ensures alignment between marketing strategy, annual planning frameworks, OKRs, and commercial priorities. Through disciplined dashboard ownership, funnel optimization in partnership with Commercial Operations, and cross-regional performance coordination, this role strengthens marketing’s measurable impact and organizational credibility. The Associate Director partners closely with Global Marketing, Field Marketing, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Product Marketing to ensure...

Location San Diego, CA This position is a Hybrid role required to be at the San Diego HQ Office 2 days per week. Illumina’s USCAN Sales Operations team is looking for a strong operations business partner to join as a Sr. Sales Operations Analyst. This role is expected to drive sales standardization and continuous improvement in systems, processes, and business operations to achieve commercial sales objectives. Highlighted responsibilities of this role include executing the sales teams’ vision through quota, territory, pipeline, and account management. The ideal candidate is an experienced data-driven decision maker and a confident communicator. Success on...

The MTT Systems Infrastructure team is a part of Global Operations and has responsibility for the design, development, and support of custom and configured product manufacturing software systems. As a Software Engineer, you will develop software-based solutions to manufacturing challenges. You will work with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturers and other engineering groups to develop software solutions for new product manufacture and sustain and improve software systems for existing products. You will join a dynamic, fast-paced organization supporting new product development teams, as well as sustaining operations. You will be adept at balancing multiple project priorities and will be able...

The Associate Director, Operational Excellence is a pivotal leader and true partner across every function at Illumina. In this role, you’ll collaborate directly with the leadership team to drive high‑impact transformations that fuel our company strategy, deploy our Operational Excellence business systems, and build strong, self‑sustaining capabilities across the organization. This is an opportunity to be at the center of Illumina’s innovation engine — shaping how we operate, elevating our performance, and influencing the way teams across the company work and grow. You’ll thrive here if you love solving complex challenges, navigating across diverse disciplines, and empowering, inspiring, and mentoring...

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...

Job Summary This role is responsible for performing quality control activities that support the release, characterization, and ongoing evaluation of purchased raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods. The position combines hands‑on laboratory testing with data analysis, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure materials meet established specifications. Responsibilities Inspect of purchased raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods, according to established procedures. May perform routine and non-routine analytical, biochemical, and molecular biology assays to support release, characterization and testing of purchased raw materials, production intermediates, and finished goods. Analysis of data generated by functional assays. Assist with or may lead projects around...

As a Process Development Engineer on Illumina’s Flow Cell Technical Operations team, you will own and sustain laser‑based, automated fabrication processes critical to Flow Cell Mechanical Operations. You will maintain process capability, improve tool performance , and support day‑to‑day manufacturing execution while enabling the introduction and scale‑up of new products, processes, and technologies. This role will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and cross‑functional engineering teams. You will solve complex technical problems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure laser systems reliably support a growing and increasingly complex product pipeline. Responsibilities Sustain, troubleshoot, and improve automated, laser‑based manufacturing systems supporting high‑volume production Own...

The Principal Deep Learning/AI Engineer Bioinformatics is a senior hands-on technical expert responsible for inventing, implementing, and validating AI- and ML-driven bioinformatics methods that directly power Illumina’s sequencing and analysis products. This role is primarily technical in nature, with deep personal ownership of algorithm design, model development, benchmarking, and production readiness. The role partners with product and engineering to ensure AI methods are scientifically sound, performant at scale, and ready for real-world customer and/or clinical use, while providing technical direction and mentorship. Key Responsibilities Hands-on algorithm and model development Design, prototype, and implement AI/ML methods for genomics and multiomics (e.g.,...

The Associate Director, Operational Excellence is a pivotal leader and true partner across every function at Illumina. In this role, you’ll collaborate directly with the leadership team to drive high‑impact transformations that fuel our company strategy, deploy our Operational Excellence business systems, and build strong, self‑sustaining capabilities across the organization. This is an opportunity to be at the center of Illumina’s innovation engine — shaping how we operate, elevating our performance, and influencing the way teams across the company work and grow. You’ll thrive here if you love solving complex challenges, navigating across diverse disciplines, and empowering, inspiring, and mentoring...

Strategic Communications & Operations for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Strategic Communications (50%) Serve as the primary liaison between the CMO and the Communications Team. Oversee the CMO’s social media efforts, partnering with the Communications Team with respect to content planning and publication. Oversee the development and execution of CMO’s Way Cool Genomics video series and related multimedia initiatives. Draft, edit, and coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the CMO (e.g., news pieces, event invitations, and executive correspondence), working collaboratively with the Communications Team when appropriate. Utilize technology platforms and data-driven tools to modernize communication strategies, ensuring messaging...

Overview Hundreds of millions of human genomes and exomes are expected to be sequenced over the next decade, driven by steady innovations in sequencing technologies pioneered by Illumina. The enormous quantities of genomic data being generated by Illumina in collaboration with our partners worldwide represents a major opportunity to develop novel data-driven and artificial intelligence methods to extract clinically actionable information from the genome, and apply it towards improving human health. Our Exceptional Multi-disciplinary Team Is Unlocking The Power Of The Genome Illumina is the worldwide leader in genome sequencing and deriving insights on the impact of the human genome...

Exciting hybrid opportunity to serve as both the Clinical Technical Lead and R&D Portfolio Manager for on-market product sustainment within Illumina’s diverse Clinical Portfolio including next generation sequencing (NGS) assays and end to end solutions. In this role, you will take on overall responsibility for R&D on market activities in the Clinical portfolio. Activities under your purview include design changes, process improvements, troubleshooting and life cycle management. You will also develop and prioritize the on-market roadmap, develop budgets/timelines for potential projects, as well as execute development projects varying in size and complexity. The Clinical On-Market Core Team operates in a...

The Associate Director, Lead – Account Strategy plays a critical role in shaping and advancing multi‑year growth strategies for Illumina’s priority accounts. This leader partners closely with Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) and cross‑functional teams to develop robust 3‑year account strategies aligned to enterprise objectives, commercial priorities, and customer needs. Responsibilities Strategic Account Planning & Growth Enablement Partner with SAMs to develop comprehensive 3‑year strategic account plans aligned to enterprise and regional strategies. Facilitate structured account planning processes, ensuring clear prioritization, customer insight integration, and growth hypothesis development. Pressure‑test account strategies with internal leaders to elevate ambition, eliminate obstacles, and ensure...

Sr Product Manager - US1 Summary We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Product Manager to lead lifecycle management for Illumina’s low-throughput (LT) sequencing platforms and consumables. In this role, you will define and execute the product life cycle strategy for several on-market products while maintaining customer experience and business continuity. This is a hands-on, highly visible role. You will collaborate cross functionally to evaluate options, solve operational challenges, and shape strategy. Responsibilities Portfolio Lifecycle Ownership Manage the lifecycle of select LT instruments and consumables, ensuring stable on-market performance and customer support. Define and Execute EOL Strategy Lead development...

The Associate Director, Corporate Development, is a senior leader responsible for driving Illumina’s global growth agenda through M&A, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, new business creation, and equity investments. This role leads the full deal lifecycle—from strategy formation and opportunity sourcing to execution, negotiation, and integration—while shaping long-range strategic priorities for the company. The Associate Director partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate transformational opportunities, build investment theses, and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This position sits within Illumina’s Corporate & Business Development (CBD) organization, which oversees the analysis, execution, and governance of strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and...

Location San Diego, CA. 2+ days/week in office. This is not a remote position. As our lead Enterprise AI Architect, you will lead multi-solution implementations for our strategic business partners where you will drive professional services process improvements and efficiency while holding our high standards of delivery quality. You will also help develop a culture of innovation and technology excellence here at Illumina and within the larger enterprise architectural field and serve as a strong champion for change! The role of an Enterprise Architect within Illumina's Automation & AI Business Services team is to be the technology leader across...

The Contract Specialist is responsible for supporting the end-to-end contract lifecycle. This role partners closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure contracts are structured appropriately, compliant with company policies, and aligned with business objectives. Responsibilities Ensure correct contract structures are used based on engagement type (e.g., consulting, staff augmentation, managed services). Support intake, review, and approval processes for new and amended contracts. Collaborate with Legal to address risk, compliance, and regulatory considerations. Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on commercial terms, scope, and deliverables. Track contract status, renewals, expirations, and key obligations. Maintain accurate...

Why Us We are a multi-disciplinary and multinational team dedicated to supporting genomics researchers in making discoveries that change the world. Our algorithms are integral to DRAGEN, Illumina’s software platform for analyzing high-throughput sequencing data. This group is focused on bioinformatics support for clinical products, ensuring that customers receive the best possible experience and outcomes from our technologies. Why You We know the importance of your role and offer you a collaborative and supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge. Illumina's mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the...

The Vice President, Total Rewards is a senior executive responsible for the strategic design, governance, and execution of the company’s global compensation, benefits, and rewards programs. In the biotech environment - where competition for scientific, clinical, and technical talent is intense - this role ensures Total Rewards programs are market‑competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with the company’s business strategy. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this leader serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors, balancing innovation, financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and employee experience to attract, motivate, and retain world‑class talent across the...

Drives development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with state government and industry groups aligning with business objectives. Organization's contact for state and local legislative and public policy matters across the US. Serves as organization liaison to and fosters relationships with key members of state and local government and industry groups to promote company interests across the US. Prepares policy briefings, testimony for pending state legislative actions and provides thought leadership and recommendations to advance priorities. Ensures appropriate company participation in state and local government forums and industry group meetings. Works with state and local policymakers, leaders of...

The Senior Attorney, Legal (Regulatory and Quality Counsel) will provide specialized legal support within Illumina’s global regulatory legal practice, advising on regulatory and quality matters affecting the full lifecycle of Illumina’s medical device, diagnostics, and research use only (RUO) products. This role partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical Affairs, Global Compliance, and Commercial functions to deliver clear, business-focused legal advice that ensures compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and international regulatory requirements. The Senior Attorney will play a key role in interpreting and applying complex regulatory frameworks to support product development, labeling, marketing, and post-market activities in...

The Director, Legal (Regulatory and Quality Counsel) will serve as a senior legal advisor within Illumina’s global legal regulatory practice, providing high-level legal support on complex regulatory matters impacting medical device, diagnostics, and RUO (Research Use Only) product lifecycle. This position plays a critical role in enabling business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks, including the U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), FDA medical device regulations, the European Union In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) and other similar regulations. This position requires a hands-on, business-oriented, and solutions-focused legal professional with deep in-house experience, ideally within the...

The Senior Array Software Technical Product Manager is a market-facing, commercially focused technical product leader responsible for the product strategy, roadmap, and commercial success of Illumina's array software portfolio — DRAGEN Array, DesignStudio, and legacy array informatics tools. This role sits at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customers, ensuring that our array software products resonate with enterprise life sciences customers and drive measurable business impact. The ideal candidate brings experience in life sciences software or genomics, strong exposure to enterprise customers, and a proven ability to translate customer and market insights into detailed product requirements and go-to-market execution....