JOB Associate Director, Operational Excellence

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
156K-233K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech
The Role
The Associate Director, Operational Excellence drives transformational projects, leads process improvements, mentors teams, and coordinates strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance at Illumina.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

The Associate Director, Operational Excellence is a pivotal leader and true partner across every function at Illumina. In this role, you’ll collaborate directly with the leadership team to drive high‑impact transformations that fuel our company strategy, deploy our Operational Excellence business systems, and build strong, self‑sustaining capabilities across the organization.

This is an opportunity to be at the center of Illumina’s innovation engine — shaping how we operate, elevating our performance, and influencing the way teams across the company work and grow. You’ll thrive here if you love solving complex challenges, navigating across diverse disciplines, and empowering, inspiring, and mentoring teams to create smarter, simpler, more effective ways of working.

At Illumina, your contributions directly support life‑changing science, and this role places you right where impact meets purpose.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Sr Leaders and their leadership teams in Lean/Operational Excellence system deployment and maturity

  • Supports and leads complex improvement and optimization projects/initiatives in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost savings

  • Conducts training in continuous improvement methodologies and mentor others in the application of these methods

  • Facilitates/assists business process management and the teams supporting continuous improvement.

  • Contributes to/Drives business process management and helps to ensure sites have installed and are effectively practicing business processes

  • Coordinate stakeholders to develop area specific roadmap as part of site/functional strategy.

  • Lead functions to development, implementation and monitoring of goals and KPI’s through strategy deployment

  • Oversees functional Operational Excellence Project Portfolio and chairs the Operational Excellence Steering committee

  • Promote site level communication and sharing through network.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical/quantitative field (PhD/MBA/MS preferred).

  • 15 years of experience. >7 years in business process transformation/Operational Excellence deployment and >7 years of Operational Excellence program management experience.

  • Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt or Master Blackbelt certification

  • Preferred: experience in a regulated healthcare environment.

  • Preferred: AI and RPA automation experience or process mining experience

  • Strong project management skills and adaptability to a fast-paced environment

  • Demonstrated experience in driving continuous improvement culture and operating system across an enterprise and ability to navigate and influence across all levels of an organization, translating strategic vision into tangible outcomes

  • Consistent track record of collaboration, including the ability to work with cross-functional teams, and across complex ecosystems

  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills (including articulating \ vision, inspiring teams, and presenting to senior executives).

  • Strong sector and enterprise mindset, and strong business/financial acumen

  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills required

The estimated base salary range for the JOB Associate Director, Operational Excellence role based in the United States of America is: $155,600 - $233,400. 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. 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 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.

Illumina Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Illumina and has not been reviewed or approved by Illumina.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes comprehensive medical (HMO/PPO), dental, vision, mental health, life, and disability insurance with options such as FSAs/HSAs and wellness resources. Offerings are described as robust across regions with customization in certain locations.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include flexible schedules and remote work, PTO or flexible time off, paid holidays and sick leave, and volunteer time. Company-wide shutdowns during summer and winter add additional paid time away.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-focused programs include fertility assistance, adoption assistance, and reproductive health support alongside family medical leave. Paid parental leave is provided, with specifics varying by country and employment status.

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Year Founded: 1998

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