Director Reagent Manufacturing

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Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) develops next-generation tools for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function. The results will pave the way for personalized medicine, a key goal of genomics and proteomics – the underpinnings of tomorrow’s medicine. With thought-provoking work and people inspired to reach new levels of creativity, the potential to help mankind is the great motivator for the staff at Illumina. We thrive on an environment that is intellectually stimulating, team-oriented and responsive. We enjoy cutting-edge technology, excellent training, industry-leading benefits, and a strong belief in ethical behavior – and each other. Oh, and fun. Lots of it.
 
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Position Description:

Build manufacturing capability and integrate with related functions and additional manufacturing sites as they are developed. Tasks and responsibilities:Direct all reagent production and kit packaging operations in terms of build volumes, lot sizes, order fulfillment planning, production scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, resource utilization, cost, unscheduled event response, quality and delivery logistics. •Accelerate commercialization into manufacturing. •Hire staff and develop methodology to improve processes, document procedures and write required documentation. •Lead the transfer and release of new products/processes into Manufacturing at multiple locations. •Effectively coordinate with R&D, Marketing and Supply Chain staff to ensure smooth launches of new manufacturing technology/products.•Hire staff and develop methodology to document QC assays, composition and performance specifications, manufacturing control limits, assay performance validation; optimize kit configurations and formulations for products. •Select and qualify external vendors. •Analyze and direct cost reduction and quality improvement programs. •Scale up manual processes into robust automated production/analysis systems. •Manage operations group budget, completing all goals in a timely manor. •Minimize scrap expense.•Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic planning direction; provide implementation guidance and supervision to direct reports for timely, cost effective product support. •Performs other duties as assigned.All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.Preferred educational background:•Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Management, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or related field.•Preferred experiential background:Knowledge and skills typically acquired through previous positions in fast-paced corporate environments which involved responsibility for similar work.•10+ experience managing manufacturing and related site operations functions.•5+ years functional or program management experience. •Proven technical management track record.•Must be able to effectively lead teams.•Demonstrated success leading diverse groups located in multiple international sites manufacturing consumables products.•Excellent communications, teamwork and presentation skills. •Supply chain, document control, and regulatory compliance. •Able to develop GMP manufacturing processes and operate a GMP environment.•Experience w/ rapid prototyping, kinematics, dynamics and stress/thermal FEA analysis, opto-mechanical design, DFM, etc.•Detail and service oriented individual.•Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.•Must be very detail oriented.

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