Director, Global Commercial Capabilities

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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.

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TheDirector Global Commercial Capabilitiesis responsible for leading and managing a global team that oversees the development implementation optimization and standardization of commercial processes and role involves the development and execution of strategic initiatives ensuring alignment with the companys strategic position requires close collaboration with cross functional teams and commercial leadership to drive innovation and improve commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Development:Leading and mentoring a global team fostering a culture of collaboration continuous learning and professional development.
• Strategic Initiatives:Executing strategic initiatives to drive innovation and improve commercial performance.
• Collaboration:Collaborate with sales marketing commercial ops GIS HR and finance teams to provide governance and alignment across processes/systems drive adoption of tools and share standard methodologies.
• Lead a team of capability owners to establish and define a consistent operating model ensuring alignment with a shared roadmap that supports commercials strategic goals
• Reporting & Analytics:Monitoring key performance indicators and providing insights to support closely with leaders to drive new initiatives and collaborate across departments to improve performance using analytics.
• Lead change management and communication of plans policies and procedures to ensure optimal performance.
• Executive engagement: Present strategic plans and programs and lead progress updates with senior management at regular check points to ensure awareness and overall alignment with corporate strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Typically requires 18 years with related experience and 10 years in people leadership roles preferably in commercial organizations.
• Global experience to work across various regions strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills to interact successfully across organizational levels and functions.
• Strong orientation toward data management data governance and process improvement.
• Can disseminate information effectively and supply regular updates to key partners.
• Must be diligent with strong analytical skills.
• Able to work independently multi-task and maintain focus on the goals at hand.
• Consistent track record in dealing with highly ambiguous problems taking full control and responsibility for and driving simple solutions to sophisticated problems.
• Strong familiarity with project management standards and methodologies.
• Strong product management skills required including a detailed understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Advanced knowledge in crafting and maintaining management level and detailed project plans applying project software.
• Proven track record to lead a matrixed team of professionals to complete projects on time.
• Excellent interpersonal customer orientation and problem-solving can-do attitude.

The estimated base salary range for the Director Global Commercial Capabilities role based in the United States of America is: $187400 - $281000. 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.