Associate Director, Strategic Finance (San Diego/Hybrid)

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Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Strategic Finance is responsible for providing strategic finance support across Illumina’s corporate and business development activities, as well as in efforts related to the formation of new businesses and new ventures. This position provides strategic support and coordinates the financial analysis, modeling and accounting support for mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, divestitures, and licensing agreements; as well as provides input on deal structuring. 

*This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2- 3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to our corporate offices. Relocation assistance is available and should be completed within a six (6) month period or a mutually agreed upon time.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Head of Strategic finance across all relevant financial analysis and modeling in support of assessing, recommending and structuring deals to support the corporate initiatives and strategies.
• Manage the design and execution of strategic review initiatives related to capital-intensive activities.   
• Demonstrate deep healthcare industry knowledge and drive insights regarding the strategic path for Illumina at the enterprise level. 
• Partner with Finance Leadership to ensure line-of-sight to implications of different proposals.
• Lead and support financial diligence on potential targets, collaborating deeply with key functions and stakeholders to determine potential risks and integration issues.
• Coordinate, prioritize and manage the active deal pipeline for the Strategic Finance team. Orchestrate analysis along prescribed timelines and socialize appropriately across Finance and Executive Leadership.
• Drive the routine assessment and reporting of previously completed mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, divestitures, and licensing agreements.

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:

• Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial modeling; technical and corporate finance and valuation skills a must.
• Effectively plan and tightly manage the scope and lifecycle of a project while balancing multiple constituencies.
• Align senior leaders and key stakeholders through excellent interpersonal skills, high EQ, and persuasion.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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

Experience/Education:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of applicable experience in finance, investment banking, management consulting, business development or related field, with 7+ years of Management experience.
• MBA or advanced scientific degree preferred.
• Relevant knowledge of the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics industry, including companies and technologies, is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and coach teams.  

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The estimated base salary range for the Associate Director, Strategic Finance (San Diego/Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $152,600 - $228,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 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 range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.