Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Illumina is hiring a Sr. Manager, Bioinformatics to lead a team supporting its Clinical Genomics portfolio, including oncology, reproductive health, and regulated clinical sequencing products. The role oversees bioinformatics work for assay development, software releases, regulatory submissions, and commercialization, partnering across teams to deliver high-quality solutions and support customer success.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of bioinformatics scientists while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence
- Manage bioinformatics activities supporting Clinical Genomics product development, commercialization, and lifecycle management, including portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management across multiple programs
- Oversee development, validation, and deployment of analytical methods and bioinformatics workflows that support customer-facing software, assays, and regulated products
- Collaborate across R&D, Software Engineering, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Quality, Product Management, and Commercial teams to achieve program objectives and business goals
- Partner with customers, commercial teams, and external collaborators to support product adoption, provide bioinformatics expertise, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and gather feedback to improve products and workflows
- Drive evaluation and adoption of new analytical approaches, technologies, and scalable bioinformatics solutions that advance product capabilities, operational efficiency, and customer value
Skills
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, with 3-6 years of Management experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing bioinformatics teams and complex cross-functional programs
- Experience supporting regulated products, including IVD, CDx, FDA, IVDR, or similar regulatory frameworks
- Strong understanding of next-generation sequencing, genomics data analysis, and bioinformatics pipeline development
- Experience supporting customers, commercial teams, or external collaborators in the deployment and adoption of genomics products and bioinformatics solutions
- Proficiency with bioinformatics software development and analysis tools, including Python, R, and Linux-based environments
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Genomics, or related scientific discipline, with 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Benefits
- All employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission).
- Eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
- Access to genomics sequencing
- Family planning
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility
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