Commission Genomics Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Director of Population GenomicsResponsibilities

• Set the global vision and strategy for population genomics, anticipating emerging trends and shaping the future of national genomics programs.
• Inspire and lead a high‑performing team across program management, product management, and product marketing to pursue and win large‑scale initiatives.
• Develop and continuously refine a global playbook for engaging with national genomics opportunities, ensuring repeatable success and market leadership.
• Build, mentor, and empower a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
• Orchestrate cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Development, Medical Affairs, and other internal leaders to deliver integrated, world‑class solutions.
• Serve as the organization’s ambassador in high‑profile forums and conferences, shaping the narrative and advancing the field of population genomics.
• Cultivate and nurture strategic relationships with government officials, health system executives, and academic leaders to expand our influence and impact.
• Guide the team in developing compelling proposals, leading tender and RFP submissions, and securing multi‑year, multi‑million‑dollar partnerships.
• Oversee the successful implementation of national genomics programs, ensuring delivery excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, and measurable impact.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to demonstrate program success and ROI to partners and internal stakeholders.
• Champion ethical, inclusive, and innovative practices that advance health equity and scientific progress.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of executive‑level experience in the genomics industry, or similar.
• Deep domain knowledge in sequencing technologies, population genomics, and lab operations.
• Executive presence and influence, with the ability to engage national health executives and C‑suite partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally (30–50%); role is ideally based in San Diego, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Visionary, strategic, and collaborative leader with a passion for driving innovation and impact at scale.
• Advanced degree required; PhD preferred, MBA a strong plus.

Experience

• Demonstrated success in either securing major LNGI contracts for an organization or evaluating and selecting winning bids as a LNGI program leader.
• Proven ability to apply operational, strategic, and technical expertise to the pursuit and delivery of LNGIs.
• Experience leading product management and marketing teams is beneficial, supporting the broader goal of winning and delivering population scale programs, but not required.
• Deep understanding of what it takes to operate, establish, or lead LNGIs, with the ability to translate this knowledge into successful business development strategies.
• Public speaking and executive communication experience at industry conferences, policy forums, and board‑level briefings.

Compensation and Benefits

• The estimated base salary range for this role is: $224,900 - $337,300.
• Eligible employees are also eligible for variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and equity in the company.
• Benefits include access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity

Illumina is 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.