VP/GM Clinical

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Build the Clinical Business Organization and Core Competencies

• Develop and execute a multi-year global strategy and regional operating plans to expand our clinical business, focused on delivering a complete portfolio of clinical solutions focused initially for our distributed clinical customer segment.  
• Lead the cross-functional team with shared accountability for developing and delivering successful go-to-market plans for our strong existing portfolio of solutions that translate into effective operational plans which deliver expected business results.
• Lead the team to develop and execute a multi-year innovative R&D pipeline of total workflow solutions including instrumentation, software & analytics, and expansive clinical assay & full-workflow menu. 
• Collaborate closely with core R&D functions to ensure appropriate clinical requirements are understood, prioritized and appropriately resourced to support the needs of the clinical business. 
• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders and external partners across  R&D, quality, regulatory, operations and commercial functions.Design business processes and systems that align with the patient and provider experience, delivering integrated solutions with measurable clinical outcomes.
• Lead the organization to ensure development, delivery, market and successful sale of a complete portfolio of clinical solutions at scale while ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, EMA) and supporting clinical product & market access.
• Ensure seamless collaboration across global and regional teams to reflect clinical market dynamics in solution design and delivery.

Lead the Organization

• Build an enduring organizational capability and competence to develop and deliver a quality, competitive, differentiated and compliant portfolio of clinical workflow solutions (build and exercise our clinical organizational ‘muscle’)
• Establish a culture of shared accountability across all functions focused  on patient impact, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to align product development with clinical delivery and serviceability needs.
• Develop talent and future leaders with expertise in clinical solution development, operations, quality, compliance, regulatory, and commercial execution.
• Cultivate a strong collaborative team that acts as the VOC for product development (e.g. design for serviceability and service & support planning as part of product development), and continuous process improvements.
• Lead by example, promoting cross-functional collaboration and managing the global P&L to achieve target revenue and profit growth.
• Operate as a “player-coach" and proven leader/developer of people; capable of leading, motivating and holding teams accountable.

Deliver Results with Discipline & Operational Excellence

• Lead the development and execution of a portfolio of clinical and diagnostic offerings.
• Build an agile and accountable cross-functional clinical business team that embodies operational rigor and discipline to deliver on-target business results and quality metrics. 
• Facilitate cross-functional business team to set and own global quality and performance standards with a focus on compliance, audit-readiness, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with all global core functions including Marketing, Sales, Service & Support, R&D, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure alignment on clinical strategy, CAPA resolution, and field escalation management & resolution.
• Ensure a consistent operating model across all regions and clients; drive benchmarking and best practice sharing and execution across functions & regions.

Organizational Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing cross-functional global team across Product Management, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Quality, Clinical & Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Sales & Service functions.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, agility, and innovation centered on a complete portfolio of clinical workflow solutions delivering value for customers, patients, and providers.   
• Serve as a key voice of the customer and patient internally, influencing company-wide initiatives.
• Champion inclusion, talent development, and future leadership succession across the company.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership in building and scaling global clinical or diagnostics-focused organizations with cross-functional leadership responsibility and full P&L management.
• Demonstrated experience leading regulatory-compliant product and full workflow solutions  delivery with patient-, and healthcare-system centered clinical strategies.
• Ability to influence across all functions including core R&D and Regional Commercial teams in addition shared-service organizations in a matrixed environment.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to translate strategy into sustainable business results.

The estimated base salary range for the VP/GM Clinical role based in the United States of America is: $306,000 - $459,000. 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.