Illumina, Inc.
Director Reproductive Health Assay Development (Finance)
Position Summary:
As an Director, Reproductive Health Assay Development, you will lead an independent development team based in Granta Park and Foster City. You will be a member of the Assay Development Leadership Team reporting to the VP, Assay Development. The role will preferably be housed in the SD HQ facility. This role will be a technical and management lead for cross-functional development teams including library preparation, assay design and optimization, assay verification/validation, assay transfer to GQO and system integration skill sets. You'll ensure your team is effectively integrated in product development efforts and effectively driving the development of world class clinical products primarily in the area of reproductive health.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership, site representation and direction for Reproductive Health Assay Development team
Manage a team of technical staff that may range from highly experienced PhDs with management responsibilities to recently qualified graduates
Establish credibility and influence with peers and senior staff across the organization using clear, concise and authoritative written and oral communications
Collaborate effectively across departments, sites and time zones, fostering a culture of trust, openness and accountability
Develop deliverables and goals for the team and for PDP projects
Support product design, write plans, protocols and reports to our PDP requirements
Oversee and maintain the lab development capability including sequencing instruments and additional lab equipment
Mentor managers within the department and provide coaching to leaders within project teams from other areas in the organization
Manage departmental budgets & resource allocations and translate departmental strategies into staffing plans
Grow and evolve the team in response to the changing needs of the organization
Identify new capabilities, innovations, and technologies
Propose initiatives to for new development opportunities and then lead, monitor and evaluate the efforts
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Position Requirements:
Proven industrial experience, ideally within companies that have a global footprint
Significant experience with managing a team developing clinical products using Next Generation Sequencing
Experience with leadership, management and development of teams of scientists at all experience levels, ideally with a matrix management structure
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges presented by complex clinical products
Strong data analysis skills, ideally including the use of DOE methodologies and statistical methods, and a proven ability to interpret large and complex datasets
Strong background in assay and automation, ideally with a good understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and to make progress with multiple project and functional priorities simultaneously.
Experience in PDP
Experience with the development of products for regulated markets (e.g. IVD)
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Preferred Experience/Education:
Requires Master's degree or equivalent, may require an advanced degree (PhD), in applicable field or equivalent.
Typically has 15+ years of related experience, with 7+ years of applicable management experience.
Overall knowledge of most areas within particular Corporate sub-function or a function within an operation.
Typically has depth of technical knowledge in function derived from experience in non-management and middle management roles.
Past experience in Reproductive Health-related assay development e.g. NIPT testing is desirable.