Sr Director, Artificial Intelligence

Head Of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Head Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is responsible for the design, development, and execution of the company's enterprise AI strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this role has accountability for shaping how artificial intelligence is applied across the business, including the enablement of more efficient and technologically advanced customer support, streamlined workflows, and the integration of AI-driven innovation into core products and services.

The position requires a combination of deep technical expertise and strategic foresight to ensure the company remains at the forefront of leveraging AI for competitive advantage and long-term growth. The incumbent must be able to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, global organization, working across multiple regions, cultures, and functions to achieve business objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include :

• Strategy & Vision

Define and execute the enterprise-wide AI roadmap aligned to business goals, customer needs, and product innovation.

Lead the design and deployment of AI-powered tools, platforms, and solutions across customer support, workflow optimization, and product innovation.

Build and scale robust AI infrastructure, including data pipelines, model training environments, and deployment frameworks.

Build, inspire, and lead a world-class AI team of data scientists and engineers.

Key Competencies

Key competencies include :

Technical Competencies

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role includes direct supervision of a team with responsibility for performance management, coaching and development, workload prioritization, and day-to-day oversight. The position is also responsible for hiring, onboarding, and navigating people-related matters in alignment with company policies, values, and evolving workplace expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

Other Requirements

Other requirements include :

The estimated base salary range for the Sr Director, Artificial Intelligence role based in the United States of America is : $220,500 - $330,700. 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. We 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 accommodations@illumina.com .