Senior Manager, Product Management, Reproductive and Genetic Health

Illumina•San Diego, CA

12h

About The Position

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. The Senior Manager is responsible for managing Illumina’s Reproductive and Genetic Health (RGH) product portfolio.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, with 3-6 years of Management experience.
BS or BA in engineering, marketing, or genomics-related field; MBA preferred
5+ years in product management, with continuous expansion of responsibilities
8+ years of experience in marketing, sales or other customer-facing role in Life Sciences or Clinical field; advanced degree can substitute for some work experience
Able to travel approximately 25% on average
Experience developing, launching and sustaining molecular tests in the LDT or IVD markets
Strong knowledge of reproductive and genetic health molecular diagnostics testing market and applications
Understanding of clinical customers, laboratory workflows and validation activities, from sample to result, as well as downstream activities through patient reporting
Understanding of global regulatory and reimbursement considerations
Knowledge of genomics and next generation sequencing, preferred
Ability to own both long-term strategy and executional detail
Ability to solve complex problems informed by robust analysis and multiple data points
Experience conducting market research, survey analysis, voice of customer, and other foundational marketing and product management activities
Experience creating market models and sales projections, and setting pricing policies
Demonstrated experience in successfully managing individuals or small teams
Experience leading cross-functional teams, and demonstrated ability to influence across the organization at all levels
Exceptional time and project management skills and ability to independently prioritize competing requests
Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite products and business modeling
Strong written, communication and presentation skills
A ble to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of genomics and next generation sequencing, preferred
BS or BA in engineering, marketing, or genomics-related field; MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Business Planning and Strategy: Defines and maintains the strategy, roadmap and business plan for Illumina's RGH assay programs
Partners with customer and regional marketing, medical affairs, market access and other teams to define and obtain alignment on strategies and new program proposals
Assesses market needs and gaps, opportunities and trends, and competitive landscape
Conducts market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis
Defines business cases and project proposals for new product features
Product Lifecycle Management: Serves as customer advocate and product management leader for RGH development programs; helps drive market requirements and tradeoff decisions
Ensures efficiency and coordination of portfolio activities with other product managers
Partners with Segment and Regional Marketing teams to provide guidance, input, and support for product updates and launches
Monitors product performance metrics and customer feedback to inform continuous improvement and strategic pivots
Team and Cross-Functional Leadership: Manages team of product managers; provides direction, day-to-day supervision, mentoring and career development support
Provides vision and serves as key subject matter expert for RGH market and assays, and related strategy across the organization
Establishes and maintains relationships with key customers and partners
Provides input (e.g., product, service needs) to technical platform roadmap