Senior Project Manager

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 88200 - 132400

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) Medical Affairs at Illumina Inc. will be responsible for providing operational and technical support for Medical Affairs asset tracking and management. The successful candidate must be able to work independently handle multiple projects in parallel and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. This role will support multiple projects as needed based on the individual candidate and related business priorities.

The PM will report to a Senior Manager or above in Global Medical Affairs and with supervision will coordinate asset management including slide decks conference materials and publications. Working closely with the Regional Medical Leads Scientific Affairs and cross-functional teams (ie Legal Compliance Marketing Market Access) the position will support the implementation of Medical Affairs-related processes tools and documents.

The PM will contribute to the monitoring and reporting of all scientific Medical Affairs assets including but not limited to conference abstracts slide decks posters and scientific publications. This role will support Medical Affairs across clinical segments and regions with organizing and coordinating conference submissions (e.g. abstracts session proposals) ensuring materials are available for review by our Content Approval Process team in time for presentation at scientific and medical congresses tracking the outcome of submissions and documenting the final deliverables. Responsibilities include scheduling internal meetings; managing meeting timetables and rosters; confirming participants attendance; arranging meeting logistics; preparing meeting agenda packages and presentation slides; and taking and distribution of meeting minutes. The PM will maintain and update internal archives as well as track and summarize internal metrics for management and other internal stakeholders. This position must be capable of collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues and balance priorities across several groups within and outside Medical Affairs to ensure compliant high-quality and timely asset creation.

Position Responsibilities

Develop and maintain fully integrated project schedules and tracking tools to support accurate cross-functional project management and ensure alignment across all functional areas

Schedule organize and drive project team meeting(s): prepare and distribute agendas/minutes; track action items and escalate areas of concern to the appropriate management entity.

Facilitate communication of sub-team issues & outcomes to the Core Team/Project team leadership.

Manage the interfaces between functional areas and ensure effective handoff and communication between department functions to execute important project milestones.

Works with submitters to prepare status reports specific asset updates or scenarios.

Manage document review practice to support submission activities and other key deliverables.

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.

Position Requirements

2-3 years project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead manage and execute.

Basic understanding of the role of Medical Affairs and familiarity with research is preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are .

Strong organizational problem solving and computer technical skills (in Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook) are .

Experience with project management tools (e.g. Jira Smartsheet) is .

The ability to multitask on a number of projects with tight timelines while maintaining excellent attention to detail is required.

Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team.

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

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Industry experience in Medical Affairs or Research is preferred.

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Project Manager role based in the United States of America is: $88200 - $132400. 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 individuals 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 To learn more visit: 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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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanity

Position Summary

Position Responsibilities

Develop and maintain fully integrated project schedules and tracking tools to support accurate cross-functional project management and ensure alignment across all functional areas

Schedule organize and drive project team meeting(s): prepare and distribute agendas/minutes; track action items and escalate areas of concern to the appropriate management entity.

Facilitate communication of sub-team issues & outcomes to the Core Team/Project team leadership.

Manage the interfaces between functional areas and ensure effective handoff and communication between department functions to execute important project milestones.

Works with submitters to prepare status reports specific asset updates or scenarios.

Manage document review practice to support submission activities and other key deliverables.

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.

Position Requirements

2-3 years project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead manage and execute.

Basic understanding of the role of Medical Affairs and familiarity with research is preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are .

Strong organizational problem solving and computer technical skills (in Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook) are .

Experience with project management tools (e.g. Jira Smartsheet) is .

The ability to multitask on a number of projects with tight timelines while maintaining excellent attention to detail is required.

Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team.

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

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.