Associate Director, Clinical On-Market R&D Program Manager

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.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 matrixed environment and this role serves as the Core Team Lead.  This is a highly collaborative role where you are expected to achieve results by successfully leveraging key partnerships in Development, Operations, Marketing and Commercial.  As such, in addition to the criteria below, the ideal candidate must be a skilled team leader with strong negotiating and influencing skills, be able to work independently and within a team, handle multiple tasks in parallel, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.Responsibilities Ensure the Clinical on-market portfolio is meeting its committed product and business performance targetsOverall responsibility of maintaining robust on-market performance of this portfolioPrioritize and drive improvements within the Clinical product lines, including those in our Oncology, Reproductive Health, and Genetic Disease Testing portfoliosIdentify, track, and act on leading indicators of potential issuesEnsure continuity of supply by supporting or leading key supply initiativesUnderstand the evolving needs of our customers and assess any impact on our product definition and specificationsEnsure the Clinical On-Market Core Team is achieving its mission, including successful completion of defined deliverablesProvide leadership and support for Illumina on-market Clinical Team while ensuring adherence to internal business and quality system standardsCollaborate cross-functionally to generate on-market prioritization and roadmapCollaborate cross-functionally to create, maintain, and execute overall project concept or scope, functional plans, resources, budget, and timelinesDrive, track, and communicate status of project deliverablesIdentify needs for changes to plan and communicate them to the team and stakeholders to ensure program goals are in alignment with business objectivesSchedule and lead reviews with an executive approval committeeIdentify and resolve or escalate program issues, facilitate tradeoff decisions, and remove obstaclesContinuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion and portfolio managementDefine and optimize project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectivenessApply best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve productsContribute to Design Change process or PMO function improvement initiativesExperience and Knowledge RequirementsSolid understanding of molecular assay development, genetic sequencing principles or sequencing devices strongly desiredFamiliarity with key business drivers and considerations in the biotech and /or life science industries and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or servicesUnderstanding of In Vitro Diagnostics - IVD/Dx quality and regulatory requirementsProficiency leading project teamsProficiency with portfolio management desiredDemonstrated success leading in a matrixed environmentSolid written and verbal communication skillsAble to develop project/program budget/timeline/scope de novo, develop plans and communicate proposals to leadershipProficient at project scheduling using MS Project (or the like), including dependencies and critical path determination and optimizationProficient at project/program resource management, resource scheduling, and budgetsDemonstrated leadership including the ability to identify key issues and to motivate and empower others to address them in a way which builds morale and generates ownership and commitmentEducation RequirementsM.S./Ph.D. in Genomics, Genetics, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry, or related field is desired, along with 15+ years of relevant experience managing product development, product sustaining, process development, design, scale-up, improvement, validation activities/teams ​Typically requires a current PMP certification#LI-HYBRIDThe estimated base salary range for the Associate Director, Clinical On-Market R&D Program Manager role based in the United States of America is: $170,600 - $255,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide rang