Senior Director, Product Management – High Throughput NGS (Finance)

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Position Summary:

The Senior Director, Product Management - High Throughput NGS, will lead a team responsible marketing for Illumina's production-scale NGS platform portfolio (both systems and consumables), including the flagship NovaSeq X Plus. This leader will lead a team driving both near and long-term product strategy, will partner with R&D to establish long-term product roadmaps, and will develop impactful go-to-market plans that allow Illumina to maximize its growth trajectory.

Responsibilities:

Develop and Execute Product Strategy: Lead the creation and execution of data-driven product strategies to drive growth and exceed revenue targets, based on customer insights and market dynamics.

Drive Product Roadmap Development: Collaborate with Product Development to design near- and long-term product roadmaps informed by market trends and customer advocacy.

Align and Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Global and Regional Marketing, Sales, and Product Development teams to ensure cohesive go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and messaging.

Leverage Customer and Market Insights: Build strong relationships with customers, partners, and industry influencers to stay ahead of market trends, acting as a product expert and advocate.

Oversee Business Modeling and Pricing: Manage market modeling, forecasting, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to optimize revenue and growth.

Lead Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing Product Management team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Note: The responsibilities listed above are essential but not exhaustive. Duties may evolve based on business needs.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Ph.D. or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record in product management and strategic marketing for innovative products.
• Extensive knowledge of NGS markets and genomics technologies.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, with strong collaboration in matrixed or cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect detailed analysis to broader strategic objectives.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Director, Product Management - High Throughput NGS role based in the United States of America is: $220,500 - $330,700. 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 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.