Manager, Business Development; San Diego​/Hybrid

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41234-JOB## 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.##
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* Position Summary:

** The Manager, Business Development is a strategic individual contributor responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing partnership opportunities aligned with business goals. The role leads cross-functional efforts through the deal lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, business case development, and transaction execution, with a focus on informatics and software-driven partnerships. This individual plays a key role in translating market signals into actionable deals, contributing to the long-term growth strategy.
** This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2–3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to our corporate offices.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Lead end-to-end deal execution for multiple simultaneous opportunities, from sourcing and due diligence through negotiation and transaction close.
* Develop strategic rationale and business cases for partnership opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders across Marketing, Product Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, and Finance.
* Coordinate and track progress of Software & Informatics deal flow, including preparing updates and summaries for internal business development and cross-functional reviews.
* Maintain up-to-date insights on relevant market activity by monitoring industry news, events, and press releases; prepare strategic overviews of key companies of interest.
* Support negotiation of deal terms and work cross-functionally with Legal and Finance to assess risks, establish governance structures, and define success metrics.
* Build and maintain strong internal relationships across departments to ensure alignment and execution readiness.
* Contribute to process improvements and documentation of best practices to enhance partnership workflows.
* Proactively identify opportunities for professional development and support the advancement of internal capabilities through training, mentorship, or participation in strategic initiatives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Listed 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.
** Requirements:
*** Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience in business development, partnerships, or strategic alliances within life sciences, healthcare, or related industries.
* Requires at least 1 year experience with:
Strategy;
Process Improvement;
Relationship Management;
Financial Modeling & Analysis; and Market Research & Opportunity Assessment.
** Skills:
*** Demonstrated ability to lead business development projects or initiatives in a matrixed environment.
* Strong analytical capabilities, including financial modeling and market opportunity assessment.
* Effective communicator with the ability to present recommendations and influence stakeholders.
* Experience in process improvement, strategic planning, and relationship management.
* Proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Adaptability and critical thinking in fast-paced, evolving business environments.#LI-HYBRID### The estimated base salary range for the…