Vice President, Corporate Communications

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.

• Develop a global communications strategy and framework that supports enterprise-wide, functional level and regional activities. Build and leverage a global calendar of internal and external events and meetings to ensure a strategic cadence and message flow directly connected to strategic and functional imperatives, Illumina’s values and near-term goals.
• Lead the team to develop strategic communications platforms for Illumina’s executives that communicate the company’s vision, strategic imperatives and thought leadership to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct the creation and execution of integrated internal communications strategies across corporate, regional and business unit leadership aimed to educate employees on Illumina’s financial and operational performance, drive employee engagement and create a sense of ownership in the company.
• Lead our global media relations and social media teams, to continue to differentiate Illumina from its peers and engage effectively with its key stakeholders.
• Lead thought leadership development for our executives. Work with our social media team to enhance external executive visibility.
• Identify and promote opportunities across the organization to leverage content across multiple channels.
• Develop relationships and providing strategic counsel and expertise to leaders and their teams on communications needs.
• Provide ongoing and meaningful measurement reports to determine communication effectiveness.
• Lead the Communications Leadership Team, with a calm, confident presence that invites collaboration across the team and company.
• Accountable for the creation of a connected brand across touchpoints to increase business impact, drive revenue growth and build reputation.
• Accountable for the creation of a unified corporate voice, narrative and messaging across internal and external audiences.
• Build Illumina’s reputation as a driver of positive progress in genomics, while managing reputational risk and crisis.

• Working directly with executives
• Leading a global communications team with several direct reports
• Writing, editing and proofreading technical information and translating scientific information into messages/communications that resonate
• Change communication (including reorganizations, crisis communications)
• Leading both internal and external communications functions
• Leading globally
• Experience developing global communications strategy and flawless execution

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Social media
• Experience in health-care, medical device and/or high-tech
• Building a best-in-class organization
• Strategic, global thinking, planning, and decision making
• Confident, independent interactions with senior management
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Responsiveness, multi-tasking and balancing customer demands while managing multiple deliverables/deadlines
• Ability to calmly respond to the unexpected
• Excellent presentation and speaking skills
• Accountability for results

The estimated base salary range for the Vice President, Corporate Communications role based in the United States of America is: $268,000 - $402,000. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and 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 demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. 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. 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