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.
The Associate Director Operational Excellence is a pivotal leader and true partner across every this role youll collaborate directly with the leadership team to drive highimpact transformations that fuel our company strategy deploy our Operational Excellence business systems and build strong selfsustaining capabilities across the organization.
This is an opportunity to be at the center of Illuminas innovation engine shaping how we operate elevating our performance and influencing the way teams across the company work and grow. Youll thrive here if you love solving complex challenges navigating across diverse disciplines and empowering inspiring and mentoring teams to create smarter simpler more effective ways of working.
At Illumina your contributions directly support lifechanging science and this role places you right where impact meets purpose.
Responsibilities:
Partner with Sr Leaders and their leadership teams in Lean/Operational Excellence system deployment and maturity
Supports and leads complex improvement and optimization projects/initiatives in the areas of Safety Quality Productivity and Cost savings
Conducts training in continuous improvement methodologies and mentor others in the application of these methods
Facilitates/assists business process management and the teams supporting continuous improvement.
Contributes to/Drives business process management and helps to ensure sites have installed and are effectively practicing business processes
Coordinate stakeholders to develop area specific roadmap as part of site/functional strategy.
Lead functions to development implementation and monitoring of goals and KPIs through strategy deployment
Oversees functional Operational Excellence Project Portfolio and chairs the Operational Excellence Steering committee
Promote site level communication and sharing through network.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in a technical/quantitative field (PhD/MBA/MS preferred).
15 years of experience. >7 years in business process transformation/Operational Excellence deployment and >7 years of Operational Excellence program management experience.
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt or Master Blackbelt certification
Preferred: experience in a regulated healthcare environment.
Preferred: AI and RPA automation experience or process mining experience
Strong project management skills and adaptability to a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in driving continuous improvement culture and operating system across an enterprise and ability to navigate and influence across all levels of an organization translating strategic vision into tangible outcomes
Consistent track record of collaboration including the ability to work with cross-functional teams and across complex ecosystems
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills (including articulating vision inspiring teams and presenting to senior executives).
Strong sector and enterprise mindset and strong business/financial acumen
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills required
The estimated base salary range for the JOB Associate Director Operational Excellence role based in the United States of America is: $155600 - $233400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects longterm growth in the role. Most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience skills location and internal equity. 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.
Required Experience:
Director
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanityAt 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 t...
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.
The Associate Director Operational Excellence is a pivotal leader and true partner across every this role youll collaborate directly with the leadership team to drive highimpact transformations that fuel our company strategy deploy our Operational Excellence business systems and build strong selfsustaining capabilities across the organization.
This is an opportunity to be at the center of Illuminas innovation engine shaping how we operate elevating our performance and influencing the way teams across the company work and grow. Youll thrive here if you love solving complex challenges navigating across diverse disciplines and empowering inspiring and mentoring teams to create smarter simpler more effective ways of working.
At Illumina your contributions directly support lifechanging science and this role places you right where impact meets purpose.
Responsibilities:
Partner with Sr Leaders and their leadership teams in Lean/Operational Excellence system deployment and maturity
Supports and leads complex improvement and optimization projects/initiatives in the areas of Safety Quality Productivity and Cost savings
Conducts training in continuous improvement methodologies and mentor others in the application of these methods
Facilitates/assists business process management and the teams supporting continuous improvement.
Contributes to/Drives business process management and helps to ensure sites have installed and are effectively practicing business processes
Coordinate stakeholders to develop area specific roadmap as part of site/functional strategy.
Lead functions to development implementation and monitoring of goals and KPIs through strategy deployment
Oversees functional Operational Excellence Project Portfolio and chairs the Operational Excellence Steering committee
Promote site level communication and sharing through network.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in a technical/quantitative field (PhD/MBA/MS preferred).
15 years of experience. >7 years in business process transformation/Operational Excellence deployment and >7 years of Operational Excellence program management experience.
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt or Master Blackbelt certification
Preferred: experience in a regulated healthcare environment.
Preferred: AI and RPA automation experience or process mining experience
Strong project management skills and adaptability to a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in driving continuous improvement culture and operating system across an enterprise and ability to navigate and influence across all levels of an organization translating strategic vision into tangible outcomes
Consistent track record of collaboration including the ability to work with cross-functional teams and across complex ecosystems
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills (including articulating vision inspiring teams and presenting to senior executives).
Strong sector and enterprise mindset and strong business/financial acumen
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills required
The estimated base salary range for the JOB Associate Director Operational Excellence role based in the United States of America is: $155600 - $233400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects longterm growth in the role. Most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience skills location and internal equity. 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.
Required Experience:
Director
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