Responsible for negotiating, structuring, and/or administrating contractual documents that establish business relationships with vendors, customers and/or partners. Works with sales and service teams as well as the legal department to structure contracts. Analyzes contracts to ensure compliance to company policy, government specifications and other requirements.
*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, CA area and be able to commute to our offices.
Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for negotiating/reviewing contracts between Illumina and its customers.
- Assist cross-functional teams with contract proposals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge about Illumina’s sales and contracting processes.
- Provide education and training to other members of the Contracts team with respect to Department processes and procedures.
- Work with Analysts in other global regions to ensure continuity of processes (or to understand why regional differences may exist; work with the regions to establish and maintain best practices).
- Works with other members of the Legal department to review/analyze contracts; build templates where appropriate and provide data administration services related to legal software tools.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Revenue Recognition, etc.) to ensure that contract processes efficiently address business needs, company policies, and applicable legal requirements.
- Represent the Commercial Legal team for company-wide projects affecting the sales contracting process, as appropriate.
- Organize, attend, and document stakeholder meetings relating to the sales contracting process.
- As the company’s strategic goals shift, assist inter-departmental and cross-functional teams to identify gaps in procedures or customer-facing documentation, then propose revisions to templates as appropriate and implement streamlined processes.
- As necessary, assist in the selection, design and implementation of software systems required by the Legal group to efficiently process requests for contracts; manage compliance and privacy reporting & otherwise support the software needs of the Legal group.
- Where appropriate: Supervise and mentor Contracts Analysts and Senior Analysts; create performance goals for and conduct reviews of Analysts.
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:
- Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
- Ability to grasp quickly business objectives and handle multiple matters simultaneously.
- A strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude.
- Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work.
- Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and drafting skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to deal effectively with a broad range of personalities and cultures.
- Must be able to collaborate and work with other departments such as Finance, Sales.
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require the handling of reasonable accommodations for additional or different tasks and responsibilities.
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The estimated base salary range for the Sr Staff Contracts Analyst (San Diego / Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $129,400 - $194,000. 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 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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 12 years related experience with a Bachelor's degree (or 8 years with a Master's, or PhD with 5 years, or equivalent experience).
- Residency in San Diego, CA area and ability to commute to offices; hybrid schedule with 2-3 in-office days per week.
- Ability to grasp business objectives quickly and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
- Strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and drafting skills with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and engage effectively with diverse personalities and cultures.
- Ability to collaborate with other departments (Finance, Sales, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Revenue Recognition).
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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