Associate Director​/Director, Scientific Research

Associate Director/Director, Scientific Research page is loaded## Associate Director/Director, Scientific Research locations:
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41531-JOB## 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.##
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* Position Summary:

** Illumina is a globally reputed company that has advanced the use of genomics in healthcare worldwide. Serving the company’s mission to unlock the power of the genome requires continuous innovation of technologies.

The Associate Director/Director, Scientific Research will be responsible for a leadership role in the Reagent Sciences Department, part of the company’s Advanced Sciences organization. This role provides strategic and tactical oversight for key aspects of SBS reagent research and development, covering early research, development and commercialization, and support for the entire on market portfolio.
** Responsibilities:
*** Manage a group of scientists responsible for reagent research and development covering early concepts through technology maturation and commercialization.
* Directly lead project teams by defining technical scope, resource requirements and detailed execution plans required to achieve goals.
* Provide technical guidance and support for domain expertise across multiple projects and programs related to Illumina’s sequencing platforms and products.
* Responsible for the management and professional development of R&D staff, in a matrixed and global reporting environment.
* Develop and manage budgets for project and departmental expenses and labor costs.
* Contribute to developing technology roadmaps in multiple aspects of SBS chemistry and participate in the development of strategic roadmap for R&D programs and research initiatives.
* Build and maintain close relationships across the multiple functions and locations of the Advanced Sciences organization and the global Research and Development organization, Operations and Quality and Manufacturing 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
** Requirements:
*** Deep expertise in development and optimization of complex reagent formulations and workflows for improvements in performance, cost, stability, etc. Ideally in the context of Illumina sequencing systems, other NGS systems or other complex platforms.
* Experience with NGS systems and workflows, as well as a broad range of analytical characterization methods for reagent development.
* Proven track record of successfully leading technical teams in the context of complex technical scope and aggressive timelines.
* Superior communication skills, written verbal and presentation, adaptable to a variety of audience levels and settings. Experience in communicating and executing projects across different cultural backgrounds.
* Experienced and successful people leadership capabilities, ideally including managing in matrixed settings.
* Excellent program/project management skills – including scheduling, budgeting, resource management, etc.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.
** Experience/

Education:

*** Typically requires a PhD in biological sciences or equivalent
* Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experience for a Director level ($183,70000 - $275,500)
* Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a…