This role works with the CEO and other members of senior leadership to advance our go-to-market strategy and accelerate monetization of Arrays, Pharma C - Dx Partnerships, Population Genomics, Service and Support, and Lab Services. This role requires the senior executive to enable our transition from deep functional alignment to a new business unit organizational model. Success will require strong interface with the development and launch of services products, while enabling conversion rates and... more details
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Position Summary
This role works with the CEO and other members of senior leadership to advance our go-to-market strategy and accelerate monetization of Arrays, Pharma CDx Partnerships, Population Genomics, Service and Support, and Lab Services.
This role requires the senior executive to enable our transition from deep functional alignment to a new business unit organizational model. Success will require strong interface with the development and launch of services products, while enabling conversion rates and utilization. They will help create and execute key strategies that move the company forward with great effectiveness in a complex and dynamic external landscape.
This role requires an individual that is a dynamic, rigorous, collaborative executive who works well as part of a team and has the executive courage to make difficult recommendations and/or decisions. They enable superior finance stewardship and has a business partner mindset, authentic leadership, and impactful communication and influence skills.
The Global Head of Services, Arrays and Genomics Access will be a strategic business partner to the CEO, executive team and will play a key role to improve our topline and operational performance. They are a strategic partner in building our strategy through 2027 with focus on augmenting the customer experience.
Desired Outcomes:
Accelerate monetization of business segments, realizing untapped revenue opportunities in Arrays, Pharma CDx Partnerships, Population Gen, and advancing Services and Support, including Illumina Labs services as a key enabler.
Materially improve our topline and operational performance starting with delivering and outperforming expectations for 2024 and 2025.
Build organizations to enable delivery on the 2027 strategic plan including lead to win in a maturing and increasingly competitive environment, enabling innovation and funding long term growth.
Drive further margin expansion, including through digitalization, process improvement and simplification initiatives.
Ideal Experience
Seasoned Leader: 15+ years in roles with P&L responsibility, including top level responsibilities. Significant, public company experience required. Business transformation leadership experience preferred.
Industry Focus: Experience in the technology, medical device, pharma or healthcare sector is preferred.
Operational Experience: Hands-on experience working closely with the operations of a complex, global business.
Global Experience: Experienced in a global business; brings an international mindset and the ability to operate effectively and credibly across cultures and markets.
Education and Credentials: Strong academic credentials, including a university degree in a relevant field. Advanced degree (i.e., MBA or equivalent) desirable.
Critical Leadership Capabilities
Driving Results
As the company continues to drive strategic transformation and better position the business for key growth opportunities, the successful candidate must possess passion and a strong sense of urgency about delivering revenue, improving operational expense, and driving change. They will demonstrate a commercial and proactive mindset and will deploy a combination of strong execution and collaborative behavior to reach and beat target goals, directing financial goals in key markets to maximize revenue and profits. They will:
Act to surpass goals for financial metrics and seize opportunities to push the envelope when appropriate.
Set continually higher goals for self and others, while reviewing performance and progress on a regular basis to ensure the team is achieving results and leveraging optimal systems and processes.
Demonstrate a passion for the company by focusing on the success of the organization and consistently acting out of a sense of shared responsibility, a sense of urgency, and ownership for the success of the entire enterprise.
Strategic Thinking
The ideal candidate will be adept at highlighting and focusing on larger, longer-term issues in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. They will possess agile intellect and excellent business acumen and will partner with the CEO and other organizational leaders on large scale strategic initiatives. They will do this by:
Explaining specifically how changes in the regulatory environment, competitors, clients, and market segments affect the company’s strategic objectives.
Establishing a long-term vision and executing against it; thinking globally and addressing issues locally while motivating a team to act with speed, commitment, and consistency.
Creating detailed plans that address specific market segments and opportunities.
Leading and Developing People
In an environment and company culture that emphasizes world class talent, the new SVP, Services, Arrays, and Genomics Access will bring an exceptional ability to attract, mentor, inspire and develop a diverse team. They will establish rapport and effective relationships and let people be responsible for their work, acknowledging and rewarding wins by:
Collaborating and openly debating with the team to manage projects, solve problems, discuss challenging issues, or learn more about critical issues as a group.
Bringing a critical and strategic view of talent management, aligned with the organization’s priorities. This includes an understanding of the needs and diversity of the organization’s current and future talent.
Building strong, diverse teams and robust succession plans.
Delegating roles thoughtfully to free self to work at a more strategic level.
Forging collaboration with each employee to establish clear, challenging performance goals and metrics that are linked with broader strategic imperatives.
OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
An individual whose professional stature will command respect and credibility.
Personal drive, energy, and the ability to work effectively in a hands-on, agile environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to convey a message that is clear and concise, linking business issues, finance concepts, and strategy.
An individual who is self-aware. High intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous learning.
The estimated base salary range for the SVP, Services, Arrays, and Genomics Access role based in the United States of America is: $322,300 - $483,500. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 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.
At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and 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 demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
