Director, Multiomics Bioinformatics

Illumina; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Genomics sequencing access

Family planning

Job summary

Illumina seeks a Director of Multiomics Bioinformatics to shape strategy across its multiomics portfolio. You will lead a team of scientists and engineers, guiding programs from concept to commercial launch and coordinating with cross-functional partners on roadmaps and investments.

The role calls for a PhD with extensive leadership in bioinformatics, strong expertise in NGS and multiomics, and experience delivering customer-facing software and AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics or related field; 10+ years preferred.
• Proven leadership of complex bioinformatics programs.
• Experience delivering customer-facing software or informatics products.
• Experience leading cross-functional product development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of NGS and multiomics technologies.
• Experience with cloud-scale informatics platforms and AI/ML technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive bioinformatics strategy across Illumina's multiomics portfolio, including single cell, spatial biology, proteomics, epigenomics, and emerging multiomics technologies
• Establish the long-term vision for customer-facing informatics experiences and end-to-end product workflows
• Drive innovation in analysis methods, AI-enabled workflows, and next-generation multiomics capabilities
• Lead, develop, and grow a team of bioinformatics scientists and engineers, and lead programs from concept through commercial launch
• Represent Bioinformatics and partner cross-functionally to develop technology roadmaps and investment priorities

Skills

Leadership

Bioinformatics leadership

Cloud-scale informatics

AI/ML in bioinformatics

Genomics technologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/CS/Statistics/Genomics

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

AI/ML frameworks

NGS data analysis

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strategy -- define and drive bioinformatics strategy across Illumina's multiomics portfolio, including single cell, spatial biology, proteomics, epigenomics, and emerging multiomics technologies


• Vision -- establish the long-term vision for customer-facing informatics experiences and end-to-end product workflows


• Innovation -- drive innovation in analysis methods, AI-enabled workflows, and next-generation multiomics capabilities


• Leadership -- lead, develop, and grow a team of bioinformatics scientists and engineers, and lead programs from concept through commercial launch


• Partnership -- represent Bioinformatics and partner cross-functionally to develop technology roadmaps and investment priorities

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Requirements

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Genomics, or related scientific discipline, with 10+ years of relevant experience preferred


• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex bioinformatics organizations and programs


• Track record of delivering customer-facing software, analytical methods, or informatics products, including support of commercial launches


• Experience leading cross-functional product development initiatives


• Strong understanding of NGS, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or related multiomics technologies


• Experience with cloud-scale informatics platforms, AI/ML technologies, and large-scale biological data analysis


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Experience / Education

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experience.

#LI-ONSITE

The estimated base salary range for the Director, Multiomics Bioinformatics role based in the United States of America is: $205,100 - $307,700. 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.

Acknowledging Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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, nationa