Senior Director, Portfolio Strategy
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Job Description
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 20 years of relevant industry experience.
- 12 years of people leadership experience.
- Proven track record in genomics or biotech.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Advanced degree (MBA or PhD) strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of strategic planning and portfolio management.
- Genomics sequencing access
- Family planning
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
7 skills required
Job Details
Position Summary:
The Senior Director, Portfolio Strategy is a strategic and cross-functional leadership role within the Global Product Management organization. This individual will be responsible for market growth projections utilized to drive portfolio-level strategy, governance and investment optimizations, and strategic decision-making across our product portfolio. The role requires strong collaboration with other Commercial leaders, R&D, Corporate Development & Strategic Planning, Finance, and other functions to ensure effective strategic planning and decision making for Illumina’s portfolio strategy.
The ideal candidate combines deep genomic product and market expertise, strategic thinking, analytical excellence, and influential leadership to shape and manage a complex, innovative pipeline driving strategy to execution
Key Responsibilities:
1. Portfolio Strategy and Alignment
Define and maintain a long-term strategic roadmap.
Partner with internal stakeholders to align project investments with Illumina’s strategies.
Provide actionable insights to guide funding decisions and project prioritization.
Support scenario planning, value-risk tradeoffs, and pipeline optimization.
Lead team providing market segmentation, growth projections, and insights based on sophisticated models and analysis.
Oversee Market Entry function and Customer Communications related to product lifecycle management, product changes, product quality and other related communications.
2. Portfolio Governance and Analytics
Partner on portfolio governance processes, including approval committees and review boards.
Drive continuous improvement of decision frameworks, performance criteria, and governance standards.
Translate analytics into strategic insights that inform critical investment and trade-off decisions.
Support and coordinate executive-level portfolio reviews and strategic planning forums.
4. Risk Management and Decision Support
Identify strategic risks across the portfolio and recommend mitigation strategies.
Enable clear communication of risks and trade-offs at leadership levels.
Support cross-functional alignment on prioritization and resource deployment.
5. Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Develop dashboards, analytics tools, and performance reporting for pipeline and portfolio status.
Ensure data-driven decision-making with timely, accurate, and insightful reports.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing through lessons learned.
6. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across the company
Facilitate collaboration across global/regional teams and diverse functional groups.
Provide transparent and effective communication tailored to all levels of the organization.
7. Team Leadership and Development
Lead a high-performing team of strategy professionals, analysts, and project leaders.
Cultivate a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high-impact delivery.
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to staff.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree strongly preferred (MBA or PhD)
Minimum 20 years of relevant industry experience in commercial functions, strategy, portfolio management, or related fields.
At least 12 years of people leadership experience.
Proven track record in the genomics or biotech industry, with deep knowledge of strategic planning and portfolio management
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience with forecasting, ROI analysis, and risk management.
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 or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. 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. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
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About The Company
At Illumina, our goal is to apply innovative technologies and revolutionary assays to the analysis of genetic variation and function, making studies possible that were not even imaginable just a few years ago. These studies will help make the realization of personalized medicine possible. With such rapid advances in technology taking place, it is mission critical to have solutions that are not only innovative, but flexible, scalable, and complete with industry-leading support and service. As a global company that places high value on collaborative interactions, rapid delivery of solutions, and prioritizing the needs of its customers, we strive to meet this challenge. Illumina’s innovative, array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis serve as tools for disease research, drug development, and the development of molecular tests in the clinic.
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