Director, Corporate Social Responsibility (Hybrid)

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Director, Corporate Social Responsibility - US1

Summary:

As a company, Illumina's mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. In alignment with this inspiring mission, we've been passionate about embedding corporate social responsibility and sustainability into our global business.

Reporting to the VP of People and Purpose, this leader will have a critical role in managing the strategy and implementation of Illumina’s corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives to magnify impact for internal and external stakeholders across environmental, social and governance themes.  The Director of CSR will lead the team of global CSR professionals across the CSR/ESG reporting, philanthropy, and employee volunteer workstreams.

The leader will work with the executive CSR Steering Committees and the Illumina Corporate Foundation Board directors on the strategy and implementation of key areas of focus. They will work across the organization to influence sustainability, CSR/ ESG reporting, and corporate citizenship efforts. 

*This person must reside in San Diego or be able to relocate (relocation assistance offered).

Key Responsibilities:

- CSR/ESG Strategy: 

• Evolve strategy and implementation of Illumina’s sustainability and CSR efforts to align with Illumina’s goals and business objectives.
• Assess potential ESG/CSR and sustainability risks and opportunities, develop strategies, and monitor emerging trends and regulations
• Lead the executive steering committee on the strategy, long term roadmap, metrics and benchmarks for ongoing progress in CSR/ ESG initiatives

- CSR / ESG Reporting and Communication:

• Lead annual and ongoing reporting of CSR and sustainability initiatives, with representation to internal and external stakeholders including annual CSR Report, CSR website, ESG reporting hub, and impact stories. 
• Prepare and implement internal controls for various global mandatory ESG related reporting
• Support investor inquiries and submission of investor indices for CSR, ESG, Sustainability including but not limited to MSCI, ISS, Sustainalytics, FTSE4Good, EcoVadis, Dow Jones Sustainability Index, CDP, Diversity Equality Index, Disability Equality Index, Corporate Equality Index, and others.
• Support development of materials for communication of CSR initiatives to all internal and external audiences, working with internal communications, public relations and investor relations to leverage appropriate channels for communication.

- Sustainability: 

• Identify and manage environmental impact areas, such as climate action plan, Scope 1, 2, 3, carbon emissions, Science Based Targets initiative commitments, renewable energy integration, water targets, waste management, resource consumption, sustainable product design, sustainable facilities, and sustainable value chain.
• Lead the implementation of programs addressing sustainable facilities, sustainable value chain, sustainable products, employee green teams, and application of genomics to promote sustainability such as agri-genomics and biodiversity conservation research.
• Provide oversight for sustainability data management and associated internal controls for reporting.

Social Impact, Corporate Philanthropy, and Employee Volunteer

• Lead the  Illumina Corporate Foundation Board with philanthropic strategy and implementation
• Foster external nonprofit partnerships to magnify impact in CSR focus areas such as equitable STEM education, oncology, genetic health, and local issues.
• Lead efforts on accelerating access to genomics, community investment, and nurturing our people

- Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, customers, employees, suppliers, industry trade groups, and regulatory bodies, to promote transparency, CSR, and sustainability and inspire confidence in Illumina’s efforts.

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.

Experience/Education:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in ESG and CSR including proven experience building and advancing programs  with advancing leadership responsibility
• Strong Experience in ESG sustainability benchmark standards for reporting, and certification, including but not limited to “Science based target Initiative”

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The estimated base salary range for the Director, Corporate Social Responsibility (Hybrid) 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. 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. 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. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.