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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.Position Summary :The General Manager, Canada Sub-Region will be the face of the Illumina organization, setting out the strategic direction of the sub-region (Canada) and ensuring alignment of the different Illumina functions.A strategic, empowered leader who can drive the success of our business to support our local markets with local resourcing to maximize market opportunities. This leader is responsible for all customers within the geography across all customer segments.This leader will be one of seven General Managers driving Illuminas business in the Americas (Canada, Latin America, and United States).Key relationshipsReports to : AMR Head of RegionThis leader will be part of the AMR Commercial Leadership Team, inclusive of 7 General Managers (5 for US, 1 for CAN, 1 for LATAM), Commercial Ops Leader, Marketing Leader, and Strategic Growth LeaderKey measures of successP&L responsibilitiesAggregated strategic growth plans and execution against themEmployee satisfaction across all commercial functionsKey responsibilitiesLeads Canada business through a team of direct customer- facing functions : district sales and sequencing sales specialistsResponsible for aligning and leveraging execution resources across commercial functions to maximize market adoption and successResponsible for attainment of financial and strategic goals for the business within the geography in support of the companys overall financial and strategic objectivesDrive accelerated and consistent revenue growth and market penetration in both life sciences and clinical market businessesLead and drive the genomics ecosystem within region by being responsible for developing commercial plans for advancing the companys products and / or services to meet market demands within the geographic area of responsibility, working within the general financial plans provided by global commercial management and cross-functional counterpartsWithin the geography, directs the sales of the organizations products or services and develops the country / regions go-to-market strategy in partnership with marketing and forecasts sales volumesHas P&L responsibilities to decide on customer-facing resources to drive businessWorks closely with global and other regional counterparts on critical strategic matters and business issues such as competitive positioning, new product launches, new product / solutions investments and governance for global customers that span regionBuild Illumina brand in regionDevelop and ensure execution against KOL and government strategy for geography. Partnerships are keyAble to engage meaningfully with government and key industry leadersShape the Illumina companys view on new market opportunities for the regionIdentify, recruit, and retain top-notch talent that will drive the company's success, creating advancement opportunities and deepening a strong talent development culture that produces outstanding talent needed to sustain a growing enterprise. Ensure a leadership team reporting to them that can do the same to ensure we are cultivating the breadth and depth of leadership talent neededBuild a high-performance culture; ensure the organization is built with scalability and operational excellence in mindLead their geography with utmost integrity, modeling professionalism and ethical business and personal conduct always to ensure a full company compliance culture and safeguard the interest of Illumina and its shareholdersCritical leadership capabilitiesStrategic Thinking :A demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and when appropriate, alter a companys market position to gain and maintain industry leadership in a rapidly changing environment through the synthesis of market trends, customer / partner requirements, competitive pressures, regulatory changes, and scientific and technical innovation.Strategic and creative thinker with demonstrated problem solving experience to ensure seamless transition from strategic plan to operational execution.Execution Orientation :A leader that consistently delivers financial and operational performance in a dynamic and challenging environment.Develop a comprehensive operating plan that aligns functions and drives / delivers results, gain the buy-in of key stakeholders, manage the business to the achieve or exceed the plan, communicate the goals of the operating plan broadly to the team, and make the difficult decisions quickly to ensure fulfillment of operational and financial goals and commitments.Evidence of the ability to create and inspire high-performance teams is sought in the ideal candidate with the ability to make and influence all key talent decisions.Cross-functional leadership and experience in other functions will enable the candidate to reinforce the performance-driven team culture, articulate the strategy to ensure the seamless execution, develop and motivate the team, and instill growth mindset to the team.Other personal attributesExcellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills and is the type of individual who engenders trust and commitment from key stakeholders within and outside an organizationDemonstrated experience in being able to manage and navigate the matrix environmentIs a people leader and an outgoing individual characterized by others as being influential and exhibiting a high level of integrity. They can also balance this with the ability to remain focused on milestones and objectives whilst being a good ambassador to the corporate / global functionsDemonstrates reputation for integrity and strong personal and professional ethics in all dealings, including strong executive presenceIs a hands-on individual with the ability to roll up their sleeves to make things happen, leveraging effective and strong decision-making experienceIs genuine in their approach to dealing with people, and can operate across all constituenciesDemonstrates high emotional intelligence and is naturally curious regarding business, technical and scientific innovationsAbility to deal with ambiguity and view and adapt challenges as opportunitiesHighly driven and is known as being a dedicated executive who exhibits a passion for the business and the opportunities at handExperience / Education :Typically requires a bachelors degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experienceWe 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 To learn more, visit : . 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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