Associate Director, Learning and Capability Development

Illumina; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina is seeking an Associate Director of Learning & Capability Development to shape the company’s enterprise learning strategy and capability-building initiatives. You will translate leadership needs into scalable journeys, lead a diverse portfolio, and modernize the learning ecosystem with AI-enabled tools across a global organization.

The role requires a strong track record in L&D, change management, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on measurable business impact and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of related experience, including 7+ years in management.
• Experience in Talent Development, Capability Development, L&D within a global, matrixed organization.
• Proven ability designing enterprise learning or capability development strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Experience building scalable learning ecosystems using digital, blended, and AI-enabled approaches.
• Experience managing external learning vendors and partnerships.
• Strong consulting, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with enterprise transformation or organizational change initiatives.
• AI fluency and familiarity with Copilot or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve Illumina’s enterprise learning and capability development strategy.
• Translate leadership, talent, and capability requirements into scalable learning journeys.
• Lead an integrated portfolio of enterprise learning solutions.
• Architect and improve a modern learning ecosystem.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for learning solutions.
• Partner with HR to assess capability gaps and drive leadership development.
• Define learning architecture, governance, and accessibility standards.
• Measure learner experience and business impact.

Skills

Leadership

Learning & Development

Change management

Project management

Communication

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree / certification in OD or L&D

Tools

Workday Learning

LinkedIn Learning

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

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.Position SummaryThe Associate Director, Learning & Capability Development leads Illumina’s enterprise learning and capability-building strategy, translating business priorities, talent frameworks, and workforce needs into scalable development solutions that strengthen leadership capability, accelerate skill development, and support organizational transformation.As a strategic leader within the Talent Management Center of Excellence, this role determines how priority capabilities are built, practiced, reinforced, and sustained across the organization. The Associate Director leads an integrated learning portfolio that combines development experiences, coaching, digital learning, curated content, performance support, knowledge resources, external partnerships, and AI-enabled tools.This role will continue to modernize Illumina’s learning ecosystem by moving beyond event-based training toward continuous, learner-centered development embedded in the flow of work. The Associate Director establishes the architecture, standards, governance, technology strategy, and measurement approach needed to provide relevant, accessible, and high-impact learning experiences at global scale.Working across Talent Management, HR, business leaders, subject matter experts, technology partners, and external providers, this leader ensures learning investments address organizational priorities, improve workforce readiness, and produce measurable capability and business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and evolve Illumina’s enterprise learning and capability development strategy in alignment with business priorities, talent frameworks, workforce needs, and organizational transformation.Translate defined leadership, talent, and workforce capability requirements into scalable learning journeys, development experiences, performance support, and enablement solutions.Lead an integrated portfolio of enterprise learning and capability-building solutions, prioritizing investments based on business value, workforce need, organizational readiness, and expected impact.Architect and continuously improve a modern learning ecosystem that integrates instructor-led development, digital learning, coaching, experiential learning, curated content, knowledge resources, external partners, and AI-enabled tools.Lead and develop a team responsible for designing, developing, and sourcing high-quality learning and capability solutions.Partner with Talent Management leader and HR Business Partners to assess capability gaps and determine the most effective approaches to build leadership capability, workforce skills, succession readiness, internal mobility, and organizational performance.Establish learning architecture, design principles, quality standards, governance, and accessibility requirements that create consistent, inclusive, and engaging employee experiences.Build scalable resources that support learning in the flow of work, including performance support, playbooks, toolkits, manager resources, practice opportunities, and knowledge solutions.Evaluate digital platforms, AI-enabled capabilities, and emerging tools that improve personalization, accessibility, scalability, and operational efficiency.Manage strategic relationships with learning vendors, coaches, consultants, content providers, and other external partners, ensuring quality, value, integration, and alignment with enterprise standards.Define and monitor measures of learner experience, capability growth, behavior change, application, workforce readiness, and business impact, using insights to continuously improve the learning portfolio.Champion a culture of continuous learning by embedding development into everyday work and equipping leaders to support, reinforce, and model ongoing capability building.Lead cross-functional learning and capability initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and guide the organization through changes in how employees develop and apply new skills.QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience, with 7+ years of Management experience.8+ years of experience in Talent Development, Capability Development, Learning & Development within a global, matrixed organizationBachelor's degree; Preferred in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or a related fieldDemonstrated success designing and implementing enterprise learning or capability development strategies that align with business prioritiesExperience building scalable learning ecosystems, performance support resources, and capability solutions using digital, blended, and AI-enabled approachesExperience building blended learning solutions that incorporate instructor-led learning, digital learning, coaching, performance support, and knowledge resourcesExperience managing external learning vendors, consultants, and strategic partnershipsStrong understanding of adult learning principles, leadership development, capability building, and organizational changeExperience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders in support of enterprise initiativesStrong consulting, communication, and project management skills with the ability to translate business needs into effective learning solutionsPreferredExperience supporting enterprise transformation, digital transformation, or organizational change initiativesStrong AI fluency and familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled workplace tools and their application to employee learning and productivityExperiences with enterprise learning technologies such as Workday Learning, LinkedIn Learning, and similar platformsExperience developing knowledge management resources or employee enablement content.Advanced degree or professional certification in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.#LI-HYBRIDThe estimated base salary range for the Associate Director, Learning and Capability Development role based in the United States of America is: $155,600 - $233,400. 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 long‑term 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 [e-mail]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 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.