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Illumina · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Investor Relations (San Diego/Hybrid)

US - California - San Diego

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$142K/yr - $212K/yr

12+ years exp

Illumina is a company focused on expanding access to genomic technology to improve health equity. The Senior Manager, Investor Relations will lead investor relations activities and collaborate with executive management to engage the investment community effectively.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional execution of earnings, investor days, and other major investor-facing deliverables

Lead development of financial content, executive remarks, presentations, Q&A, and supporting materials

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align and approve materials prior to release

Oversee accurate and timely publication of IR materials to internal and external distribution channels

Participate in meetings with investors and sell-side analysts, representing the company with credibility and accuracy

Synthesize investor feedback, analyst commentary, and market sentiment, ensuring insights are elevated for management and the Board

Guide peer benchmarking, disclosure analysis, and equity research review to assess competitive positioning and evolving investor expectations

Oversee investor targeting strategy and quarterly shareholder ownership analysis, focusing on composition, trends, and implications

Oversee day-to-day IR operations by setting priorities, improving workstreams, and ensuring accountability across the team

Provide direction and escalation support to junior team members, ensuring consistency, quality, and development of team output

Manage relationships with vendors and external partners

Serve as a cross-functional partner to maintain alignment on messaging, data integrity, and disclosure controls

Drive continuous improvement of IR processes, tools, and workflows

Qualification

Investor RelationsFinancial AcumenProject ManagementExcel ProficiencyPowerPoint ProficiencyFinancial Software FamiliarityData Interpretation SoftwareCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related finance experience with a bachelor's degree, including 3-6 years in a management capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Background in investor relations, investment banking, or equity research

Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate cross-functional deliverables, and oversee work from junior team members

Experience preparing and reviewing executive and external-facing materials

Experience engaging with the investment community strongly preferred

Experience translating scientific content into investor messaging strongly preferred

Strong financial acumen with ability to interpret financial models, company financial statements, and market data, applying knowledge to convince stakeholders on desired outcomes

Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to persuade others in sensitive and complex situations while preserving relationships

Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP) and PowerPoint

Familiarity with financial software platforms (e.g., Nasdaq IR Insight, FactSet, Bloomberg)

Knowledge of data interpretation software (e.g., Tableau) and proven ability implementing AI tools into workflows

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail, accountability, and responsiveness, with a proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time. A valid passport is required and/or additional documentation (e.g., travel visas) may be necessary based on destination-specific requirements