Head of Public Relations

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.Director, Public Relations - US1SummaryReporting to the Senior Director of External Communications within Illumina's Corporate Communications function, this Director level role is responsible for leading the development and driving execution of product communications strategy and projects for Illumina. The role will work closely with executives from marketing, product and sales, to create and align a communications strategy with business strategy. The successful candidate will be a passionate, experienced, resourceful self-starter, and comfortable working in an ambiguous and extremely fast-paced environment. Manages a team of two and a global agency team.Key Responsibilities- Develop strategies for and execute on high-impact, creative, and proactive campaigns to effectively share the Illumina story- Collaborate with product and marketing leadership and teams to maximize the global impact of campaigns and/or announcements. Key partners will include Marketing, Marketing segment leads, Business Development, Investor Relations and other functions- This role will own the product launch communications campaigns, market commentary and customer amplification workflows- Localize communications initiatives to be tightly integrated with overall communications goals- Ensure day-to-day communications activities adhere to defined processes aligned with corporate and regional strategies, allowing for quick execution when necessary- Partner with key customers to develop and pitch stories that align with Illumina’s overall strategies and tactics- Strong partner with our Social Media team to assist and develop strategy and content- Owns executive visability plans for specific leadership.- Execute crisis management if and when required- May travel to other Illumina locations and industry events, as neededListed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.Qualifications Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's Degree- Master's DegreeThe estimated base salary range for the Head of Public Relations role based in the United States of America is: $167,200 - $250,800. 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