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Lead the center of excellence for Illumina’s Planning teams, driving consistency, best‑practice adoption, and cross‑functional alignment. This enablement-focused role is responsible for breaking down operational silos, strengthening planning capabilities, and advancing our digitization efforts. Success requires strong influence across teams, deep understanding of end-to-end planning, and the ability to champion and implement digital solutions. Responsibilities Strategy Own Planning process & technology roadmap, including optimizing our use of the SAP IBP suite as well as SAP ECC (S/4). Intake, assess, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives identified by operational Planning teams. Manage and report status to leaders and requestors. Team Management Manage...

Responsibilities Performing a wide variety of assigned manufacturing tasks to produce high quality products Performing work order processing to complete products to inventory Using laboratory tools and skills to measure and quantify materials Making processing decisions based on interpreting quality data Carrying out aspects of the assigned production process which may include Operation of various liquid-handling robots and Mass Spectrometer Performing final product QC procedures Analyzing data Performing kitting and other packaging functions Using complex automated robotic systems to manage product through a highly automated workflow Assembling electro/optical/mechanical systems that require testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting of both individual components and...

Illumina is seeking an experienced Administrative Partner to provide strategic, high-impact support to the Vice President, Global Head of Advanced Science and a Senior Director. This role is based on-site 5 days per week at Illumina's San Diego headquarters and serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership. The Administrative Partner will own cross-functional coordination, strategic execution, and support in the introduction of AI-driven tools to accelerate research and enhance operational efficiency across a distributed, global organization spanning five sites (San Diego, Cambridge UK, Singapore, Boulder CO, Madison WI). This is a complex, fast-paced environment requiring independent judgment, strategic thinking,...

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...

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...

The Senior Reliability Engineer within the Strategic Operations team ensures that consumables manufacturing systems in San Diego, CA, are optimally operated and maintained throughout their lifecycle. They support equipment engineer teams through the provision of reliability expertise and services in a fast pace regulated environment. They will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment that supports multiple operations and technologies helping Illumina deliver its highly complex product pipeline. Responsibilities Work closely with NPI and Equipment Engineering teams to assess and prepare equipment transfer from development to sustaining. Lead and execute the provision of maintenance dossiers for new equipment containing Criticality Studies,...

Staff AI Enablement, Manufacturing Lead sits at the forefront of Illumina’s AI transformation—driving the adoption, scale, and real‑world impact of AI and intelligent automation across Instrument and Consumables Manufacturing within our life sciences business. In this highly visible role, you will help translate cutting‑edge AI innovation into everyday operational advantage, enabling teams to understand what’s possible, generate high‑value demand, and deliver prioritized solutions that matter. You will serve as a catalyst for change—championing training, enablement, and adoption so AI becomes seamlessly embedded in how work gets done. Blending strong business influence, operational expertise, and AI fluency with a solid technical...

Location San Diego, CA Travel 20–25% The Staff Events Manager is responsible for executing high-profile internal and executive events globally, ensuring seamless delivery of programs that support company priorities and leadership engagement. This role partners closely with senior stakeholders to translate event strategies into high-quality, flawlessly executed experiences. This individual owns the full event lifecycle—from planning through execution and post-event reporting—ensuring alignment with organizational goals, brand standards, and operational excellence. The role requires strong executional leadership, exceptional project management, and ability to deliver complex programs in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. Success in this role requires exceptional project management capabilities, discretion,...

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...

The Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator works closely with other members of the Talent Acquisition team to assist in logistics and administrative support, scheduling, coordinating and onboarding. The Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for contacting candidates, scheduling interviews, ensuring a positive candidate experience, managing new employee onboarding including Form I-9s and managing special projects as assigned. Tasks and Responsibilities Collaborates with recruiters, hiring managers, executive assistants and candidates to coordinate high volume phone, virtual, and onsite interviews Manages several stages of the recruitment life-cycle process which includes, monitoring and clearing background checks, closing candidate records within applicant tracking system (Workday...

Illumina is seeking an Associate Human Factors Engineer to join our growing team of experience designers and researchers as we build best-in-class customer experiences across all Illumina hardware and software products. You must be skilled with human factors and ergonomics research, applied cognitive research and human-machine integration design. Successful candidates should have a foundation in designing medical device experiences and be familiar with appropriate standards including IEC 62366-1 and -2, ANSI/AAMI HE75 and FDA guidance on Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices. Experience with international regulatory bodies including IVDD and EU IVDR 2017/746 is a plus. In...

The General Manager, USCAN Central East will be the face of the Illumina organization, setting out the strategic direction of the Central East sub-region and ensuring alignment of the different Illumina functions. A strategic, empowered leader who can drive the success of our business to support our local markets with local resourcing to maximize market opportunities. This leader is responsible for all customers within the geography across all customer segments. This leader will be one of five General Managers driving Illumina’s business in the US and Canada. Key Relationships Reports to USCAN Head of Region Direct reports 6 District Sales...

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the Primary Analysis Test Team. The engineer will work closely with primary analysis developers to understand product requirements, translate them into effective test infrastructure and test strategies. The role is accountable for ensuring the reliability, robustness, refinement, and release readiness of primary analysis software. Focus will be on designing, developing, and maintaining automated test framework which validate core primary analysis functionality, boosting confidence in software during development. It also involves supporting continuous integration pipelines, collaborating across teams, tracking defects found during test cycles, supporting release candidate verification. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain...

As sequencing technology advances into clinical, diagnostic, and AI-driven applications, the regulatory and quality requirements governing software have become as demanding as those governing physical devices. IEC 62304 compliance, SaMD classification, EU AI Act readiness, and cybersecurity within the QMS are front-line regulatory risks. The Sr Director, Software Quality will establish and lead Illumina's standalone Software Quality function, reporting directly to the VP of Global Quality. This leader will define the operating model, build the team, and own the end-to-end quality framework for all software products and software-driven medical devices across Illumina's global portfolio. The role requires deep technical expertise,...

Illumina is seeking an experienced Upstream Product Manager to drive strategy and market intelligence for our high-throughput next-generation sequencing (NGS) platform portfolio, with a focus on the NovaSeq X and adjacent whole genome sequencing (WGS) solutions. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of market insight, competitive intelligence, and long-range strategy — directly informing how Illumina shapes the future of sequencing. You will serve as the voice of the market internally, translating customer research, competitive signals, and technology trends into clear strategic direction for R&D, commercial, and executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Market Research & Customer Insights Design...

Illumina's instruments generate more sequencing data than any other platform on earth. The strategic data programs you will deliver as part of our BioInsight business sit at the intersection of that data generation and the world's most consequential genomics research national genome projects sequencing entire populations, biopharma programs linking genomic variation to therapeutic targets, and clinical research initiatives building the evidence base for precision medicine. This is a role where your technical work directly enables scientific discovery at population scale. You will not be writing slide decks about what could be built. You will be building it, operating it, and...

Drives development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups, aligning with business objectives. Works on a team to foster relationships with key members of the federal government and industry groups to promote company interests in Washington, D.C. Prepares policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and provides thought leadership and recommendations in collaboration with the government affairs team. Works on a team to ensure appropriate company participation in government forums and industry group meetings. Responsible for engaging with policymakers, leaders of government and industry councils, and lobbyists to influence public policy, monitor government initiatives,...

NovaSeq X Series Core Consumables As Staff / Sr. Staff Product Manager for the NovaSeq X Series Core Consumables portfolio, you will drive the business performance, strategic direction, and sustained growth of one of Illumina’s most critical high-throughput sequencing revenue lines. This role operates as the business owner for the NovaSeq X core consumables portfolio, responsible for identifying and executing the highest-impact levers to increase customer adoption, expand utilization across the installed base, improve portfolio mix, and strengthen long-term platform competitiveness. You will translate customer behavior, application trends, competitive dynamics, and installed base economics into clear product, pricing, and commercial...

Summary The validation engineer 2 works as an integral part of the validation team supporting new product introduction, sustaining manufacturing, computerized system introduction / sustaining. Collaborate in a dynamic team-oriented environment and lead the effort for defining, implementing and maintaining validation for manufacturing processes and systems. Become highly proficient in use of Validation Life Cycle Management System. Key Responsibilities Develops and articulates robust strategies for validation of processes/systems and generate validation plans Develops validation protocols for and oversee execution of IQ, OQ, PQ and manufacturing processes, systems and equipment in collaboration with end users and process owners Writes reports summarizing...