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Illumina · 3 days ago

Director, Arrays R&D

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$187K/yr - $281K/yr

18+ years exp

Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced R&D Leader to provide strategic insights and leadership for the Arrays business unit, collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement in R&D operations.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with the other members of the Arrays Leadership Team to develop and support a vision for the Arrays business, balancing short-term gains with long-term strategic value

Collaborate with R&D, Global Operations, and Commercial leadership to ensure tactical and strategic goals of the Arrays BU are understood and supported

Define and implement the operational strategy for the Arrays R&D function aligned with the BU’s and company's overall objectives

Develop and communicate clear goals and performance metrics to measure and track the effectiveness of Arrays R&D operations

Analyze current Arrays R&D processes and identify areas for improvement to optimize time-to-market, robustness, efficiency, and resource utilization

Scrutinize R&D resource estimates, timelines, and scope associated with Arrays projects

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and promote innovation within the Arrays R&D group

Work closely with Finance to manage within the Arrays R&D budget, ensuring proper allocation and utilization of resources

Monitor and control Arrays R&D project expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations for budget optimization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast resource needs including personnel, equipment, and external vendors or partners, to support project demands

Implement resource planning strategies to ensure optimal utilization of available resources while maintaining flexibility for changing project priorities

Foster strong relationships and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs

Lead and participate in cross-functional meetings, project reviews, and operational planning discussions to drive alignment and decision-making

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of R&D professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability

Identify skill gaps and training needs within the team and develop appropriate learning and development programs to enhance capabilities

Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, provide feedback, and recognize achievements to drive employee engagement and professional growth

Qualification

Microarray technologyProgram ManagementProject ManagementBudgetingResource ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadershipCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsTeam Management