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Sr Product Manager
IlluminaSan Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Feb 2026
💰 $161,500/yr($107,700/yr – $161,500/yr)
About the role
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.
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, national origin or ancestry, physical o
Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Product Manager to manage key products and product lines within Illumina’s DNA library prep portfolio. In this role, you will drive product strategy, understand customer needs, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure commercial success of your product lines. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge in genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS), along with strong experience in product management.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy
- Develop and implement product strategies to ensure commercial success and align with business objectives.
- Utilize voice of customer (VOC) input and market research to address customer pain points and shape the product roadmap.
- Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps to inform portfolio direction.
- Communicate complex product strategies and technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Go-to-Market Execution
- Develop pricing, positioning, and messaging strategies.
- Partner with marketing to create compelling collateral, technical content, and training materials.
- Support commercial teams with product education, sales enablement, and customer engagement initiatives.
Lifecycle Management
- Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and market dynamics.
- Drive continuous product improvements, manage obsolescence, and evaluate opportunities for portfolio growth.
Champion Our Customers
- Engage directly with customers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and collaborators to gain deep insights.
- Share VOC and insights with internal teams to drive customer-centric solutions.
- Advocate for customer needs throughout the organization.
Requirements
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience..
- Proven success managing complex product lifecycles and launching products in scientific or biotech environments.
- Strong understanding of the genomics market and NGS applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
- Experience working in a matrixed organization with R&D, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams.
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, national origin or ancestry, physical o
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