Illumina
Head of R&D Portfolio & Project Management
US - California - San Diego
H1B sponsorship available$205k-$308kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability
About the role
- What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know?
- 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.
- Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead the R&D PMO to ensure execution rigor, predictable delivery, and operational discipline across a complex R&D portfolio
- Own and continuously improve PMO standards, methodologies, governance and tools, including fit-for-purpose product development and delivery frameworks
- Deliver clear, consistent execution reporting, dashboards, and metrics to R&D leadership and cross-functional leadership
- Serve as trusted execution partner to senior executives and cross-functional leaders, in a complex matrixed environment
- Drive cross-R&D alignment and collaboration to manage interdependencies and accelerate delivery
- Attract, develop, and retain top-tier PMO and R&D talent
- PMO leadership: proven ability to design, scale, and sustain PMO operating models, standards, and tools
- Change leadership: effectively lead adoption of new ways of working with minimal disruption
- This leader owns the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of scalable PMO practices, including delivery standards, governance models, and enabling tools.
- In close partnership with R&D Strategy & Portfolio, the role translates portfolio priorities into integrated execution plans, sequencing, and delivery insights that support effective trade‑offs and decision‑making.
Requirements
- 12-15+ years of experience in R&D portfolio / project management and operations leadership
- Experience running development programs that include different product types: instruments, assays, regulated products, and software
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; MBA or PhD preferred.
- Demonstrated success building PMO capabilities, strengthening delivery performance, and developing PMO talent
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field
- MBA or PhD preferred.
- PMP or similar certification preferred
Compensation
- The estimated base salary range for the Head of R&D Portfolio & Project Management role based in the United States of America is: $205,100 - $307,700.
Benefits
- At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
Company info
- Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
- Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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