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Director, Product Management, Integrated Clinical Solutions

Illumina

Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 187400 - 281000

Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Location: San Diego CA (Onsite)
Reports to: VP Product Management Clinical Solutions

Position Summary

Illumina is seeking a Director Product Management Integrated Clinical Solutions to define and drive cohesive product strategy and lifecycle management for an integrated clinical solution within the Clinical Solutions portfolio. This senior product management leader will set the vision and evolve the strategy roadmap and business plan for a complex offering spanning instrumentation software and assay content with a focus on delivering a compelling end-to-end solution to decentralized clinical customers.

This individual will operate as a player/coachleading and developing a team of product managers while directly contributing to key strategic initiatives portfolio prioritization and cross-functional stakeholder management. The role requires strong customer orientation systems thinking and the ability to drive alignment and tradeoff decisions for a multi-component solution in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Business Planning

Represents the integrated solution strategy to senior leadership providing the connective narrative that links component-level roadmaps into an end-to-end plan

Defines and maintains a cohesive product strategy roadmap and business plan for an integrated clinical solution spanning instrumentation software and assay content

Translates customer insights market dynamics and competitive intelligence into clear product requirements and strategic priorities

Determines long-range roadmap direction based on market needs product gaps opportunities and emerging trends

Drives the assay/content portfolio strategy as part of the broader solution roadmap

Develops business cases value propositions and proposals to support prioritization of new features capabilities and investments

Partners with finance strategy and senior leadership to align portfolio investments with broader business objectives

Product Lifecycle Management

Serves as the senior product management leader and customer advocate across the full development lifecyclefrom concept through launch and sustaining

Drives product definition market requirements and feature prioritization across an integrated solution spanning instrumentation software and workflow components

Guides tradeoff decisions to ensure a cohesive scalable and differentiated solution

Defines product positioning by customer segment in partnership with platform assay and software product teams

Actively tracks and translates product performance metrics voice of customer and competitive activity to inform continuous improvement and roadmap evolution

Drives product management input into pricing strategy business modeling and forecasting

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partners closely with R&D platforms assay development software regulatory quality systems integration and operations to define requirements and align on priorities

Collaborates with marketing medical affairs and regional teams to support product strategy alignment and launch readiness

Influences stakeholders across the organization at all levels to align on product direction priorities and execution plans

Drives product service and workflow inputs to broader platform software and assay technical roadmaps

Serves as a key subject matter expert for the integrated clinical solution representing the integrated product vision to senior leadership and external stakeholders

Team Leadership (Player/Coach)

Builds leads and develops a team of product managers; provides direction day-to-day prioritization mentoring and career development support

Acts as a hands-on contributor by directly owning the most strategic cross-cutting initiatives and product decisions

Sets the product management operating model prioritization framework and decision making cadence that drive alignment across system components and with cross-functional partners

Customer and Market Engagement

Conducts market research customer interviews voice-of-customer studies and competitive analysis to inform product direction

Builds and maintains relationships with key customers KOLs and partners to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions

Incorporates customer insights into product requirements positioning and tradeoff decisions

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience with 10 years of Management experience; or 15 years with a Masters degree; or a PhD with 12 years of addition candidates should have 8 years of product management experience.

BS or BA in life sciences molecular biology engineering genomics or related field; advanced degree and/or MBA preferred

Demonstrated experience leading product strategy and execution for complex multi-component products or systems

Experience developing launching and sustaining products in IVD environments

Strong understanding of clinical customers and laboratory workflows

Demonstrated success managing and developing high-performing teams

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence across the organization at all levels including senior leadership

Exceptional time and project management skills with the ability to independently prioritize competing demands

Strong written verbal and executive presentation skills

Able to thrive in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment

Able to travel approximately 25% on average

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with integrated solutions that combine instrumentation software and assay/content portfolios

Experience with next-generation sequencing or molecular diagnostics technologies

Familiarity with global regulatory and reimbursement environments for clinical products

Experience building market models business cases or pricing frameworks for clinical or diagnostic offerings

Leadership Profile

Strategic thinker with a strong systems mindset

Hands-on leader who contributes directly while developing others

Collaborative and influential across a matrixed organization

Customer-focused and data-driven with strong decision-making capabilities in complex environments

Additional Information

This position is based onsite in San Diego CA and may require approximately 25% travel.

Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.

The estimated base salary range for the Director Product Management Integrated Clinical Solutions 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. The range reflects longterm growth in the role; therefore 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.

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