Assoc Director, Clinical Research Operations

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Position Summary

Illumina’s Global Medical & Scientific Affairs (GMSA) team is hiring an experienced clinical program management professional to oversee the operations for clinical genomics research programs that support Illumina’s business objectives. Illumina’s GMSA team conducts research to demonstrate the validity and utility of genomics in clinical settings and to generate evidence to promote adoption of genomics in clinical practice and reimbursement for clinical genomic testing. The GMSA team conducts internal research as well as collaborates on critical studies with external key opinion leaders. Areas of research include somatic oncology, hereditary disease, reproductive genetics, rare disease, population screening, DNA sequencing technology, multi-omics applied in the clinical setting, patient advocacy, and public policies in clinical genomics.

The role of the Associate Director for Clinical Genomics Research Operations is responsible for organizing systems to gather research proposals, to record discussions and decisions on research proposals, to develop a mechanism to track research progress, and ensure that the full research lifecycle is tracked (concept to publication). The role requires the ability to build Jira or other systems to gather research proposals, assign deliverables to team members, track the progress of research reports. Coordinating with the Senior Director of strategic clinical translational research collaborations, this role helps build a strong portfolio of clinical genomics research and oversees the execution of prioritized research in coordination with a clinical data analysis group and a medical communications (publications) group. The Associate Director for Clinical Genomics Research Operations also builds strong relationships with members of other teams at Illumina and gathers research ideas for studies and publications that enhance Illumina’s product visibility. Lastly, this individual is also responsible for ensuring sufficient debate and recording decisions on research funding requested by external collaborators and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop a mechanism to organize, track, and deliver on clinical genomic research project proposals, both internal and external collaborations
• In coordination with the senior director for research and other leaders in medical affairs, develop and monitor criteria to evaluate clinical genomic research projects that are suited for Illumina’s business goals.
• Gather and document feedback from diverse internal stakeholders on accepting or declining external research collaboration and funding requests.
• Coordinate decisions on research or other scientific discussions with Illumina’s independent clinical advisory panel when applicable.
• Prepare monthly summaries of research project status and deliverables and include in a monthly R&D report delivered to Illumina’s executive leadership team
• Organize and host weekly research meetings to deliberate and decide on new research projects and to discuss status of ongoing projects
• Build relationships with other teams and ensure that research interests in those other teams are carefully considered and integrated into strategic planning for medical affairs

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Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in DNA sequencing technology companies or clinical genomics industry, preferably clinical genetic testing with Illumina’s technologies
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining a complex portfolio of clinical genomics research projects, and developing mechanisms to support the research lifecycle (research study design to publication)
• Strong experience required in organizing processes and teams around complex functions, including excellent proficiency in Confluence and Jira or similar systems
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills with a proven ability to effectively build relationships and achieve consensus across a wide range of functions and stakeholders
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of the organization
• Sound grasp of the key business drivers a