Director, Legal (Regulatory and Quality Counsel)
IlluminaSan Diego, California, United States
Posted March 16, 2026
224900 - 337300 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Illumina is a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
Job Description
The Director, Legal (Regulatory and Quality Counsel) will serve as a senior legal advisor within Illumina’s global legal regulatory practice, providing high-level legal support on complex regulatory matters impacting medical device, diagnostics, and RUO product lifecycle.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experience.
- Extensive in-house counsel experience, preferably in the medical device, diagnostics, or biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in FDA regulatory matters and related U.S. legal frameworks.
- Experience advising on EU regulatory frameworks, including IVDR.
- Strong familiarity with legal support for business unit operations in a scientific/regulated environment.
Benefits
- Access to genomics sequencing
- Family planning
- Health/dental/vision
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
