Director Clinical Bioinformatics
at Illumina
Location
US - California - San Diego
Compensation
$205k–$308k USD
Type
full time
Posted
1 months ago
Remote
Yes
Market range · function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=800
Posted $308k · above the band
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Job description
Illumina is seeking a Director of Clinical Bioinformatics to lead delivery of informatic solutions that power Illumina’s end-to-end solutions and assay informatics. We are looking for an experienced bioinformatics leader that is passionate about powering new applications with innovative new informatics approaches using Illumina sequencing and multi-omic technologies. This is a unique opportunity to be a core contributor to Illumina’s mission to unlock the power of the genome by creating our next application solutions and industry leading bioinformatic algorithms.
Location: The ideal candidate is based in San Diego, CA or within California with the ability to travel to San Diego on a regular
basis.
Responsibilities
• Lead bioinformatics for design, delivery, and validation of end-to-end assay and application solutions.
• Innovate vigorously to deliver high value solutions to drive next wave of precision medicine and multi-omics applications
• Responsible for design and implementation of novel bioinformatics algorithms on the DRAGEN platform
• Build and manage relationships with external customers, partners, and key opinion leaders and represent Illumina externally
• Develop program to proactively monitor, and tactically and strategically respond to competitive technologies
Requirements
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experience.
• Proven track record of successfully leading major multi-disciplinary product development projects from concept to commercial release
• Extensive experience developing Bioinformatics algorithms for multiple technologies (NGS and microarray) and domain areas (oncology, genetics, and reproductive health)
• Broad experience building regulated lab developed tests, distributed IVD products, or regulated instrument systems
• Must effectively balance innovation roadmap with execution-oriented product development projects
• Exceptional communication skills
• Able to deliver result in uncertain and fast-paced environment
• Results oriented leader with 5+ years leading globally distributed teams; must have experience managing managers
#LI-REMOTE
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 accommodations@illumina.com. 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.
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