Staff Program Manager (Multiomics)

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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.

Exciting opportunity to be a Product Development Program Manager for a variety of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) projects within Illumina’s cutting-edge Multiomics portfolio. The Staff Program Manager will execute development and partnership projects varying in size and complexity from Concept through Commercialization following lllumina’s PDP Phase Gate process as well as develop budgets/timelines for potential new projects. The PM will interface with internal and external partners to achieve project goals, milestones, and timelines. In addition to the criteria below, the ideal candidate must be a skilled team leader with strong negotiation and influencing skills, be able to work independently, handle multiple tasks in parallel, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides management and leadership skills to drive execution on project goals while ensuring adherence to internal business and quality system standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create, maintain, execute, and communicate overall project plans (scope, schedule, staffing plans, quality, risk management, budget, and procurement) and revise them appropriately to meet changing project needs and requirements
• Identify needs for changes to plan and communicate them to the team and stakeholders to ensure program goals are in alignment with business objectives
• Schedule and lead phase gate reviews with an executive approval committee
• Identify and resolve or escalate program issues, facilitate tradeoff decisions, and remove obstacles
• Continuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion
• Define and optimize project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Apply best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve products
• Contribute to product development process or PMO function improvement initiatives

Experience\Knowledge Requirements

• Familiar with FDA regulated product development processes and design controls
• Expert at project scheduling using MS Project, including dependencies and critical path determination and optimization
• Able to develop project/program budget/timeline/scope de novo, develop plans and communicate proposals to leadership
• Expert at project/program resource management, resource scheduling, and budgets
• Ability to identify key issues, motivate and empower others to address them in a way which builds morale, generates ownership and commitment
• Familiarity with key business drivers and considerations in the biotech and/or life science industries and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services
• Familiar with most topics in the PM Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Familiar with molecular assay development, genetic sequencing principles or sequencing devices, or complex electromechanical systems

 Education Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.

• Typically requires a current PMP certification

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The estimated base salary range for the Staff Program Manager (Multiomics) role based in the United States of America is: $126,800 - $190,200. 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.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and 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 demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. 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. 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.