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Senior Administrative Assistant – R&D (EMEALA)

📍 Onsite - Granta Park Cambridge, 4 days per week

Closing date for applications - Friday 10th July

At Illumina, we are innovating with purpose to unlock the power of the genome and transform human health. As part of our R&D organisation, this role sits at the heart of a dynamic, global team supporting senior leadership while helping to deliver impactful projects and events that bring our science and people together.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to a senior R&D leader, alongside coordinating regional and global events across the R&D organisation.

This is a highly visible, fast-paced role, requiring strong collaboration across global teams, particularly with US-based stakeholders, and the ability to manage complex priorities with confidence and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide full PA support, including calendar management, travel coordination, and expense management
• Act as a trusted partner, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for business reviews and leadership meetings

Events & Coordination

• Plan and deliver CSA and R&D events, both regional and global
• Coordinate logistics end-to-end, partnering cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution
• Support wider global initiatives and team engagement activities

Operations & Communication

• Manage communications and respond to internal/external requests with professionalism
• Coordinate across departments and global teams to gather information and drive outcomes
• Support ad hoc projects, research, and reporting activities

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in executive support, calendar management, and event planning
• Highly collaborative and efficient, with the ability to work cross-functionally across global teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ways of Working

You’ll be part of the core R&D team, working closely with leaders and colleagues across regions. Success in this role comes from being:

• Accountable – owning priorities and delivering with excellence
• Collaborative (Win Together) – building strong relationships across teams and geographies
• Customer-focused (Make Customers Heroes) – enabling leaders and teams to perform at their best
• Innovative with Purpose – finding smarter, more efficient ways to operate
• Committed to Excellence – maintaining high standards in everything you deliver

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Administrative Assistant role based in United Kingdom is GBP 30,600 - 45,800. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This salary range applies to the primary posting location listed above. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range will be updated accordingly. Compensation ranges for other locations will differ to reflect local market competitiveness and will be shared with candidates if applicable during the recruitment process. 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 thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, flexibility, and life beyond work—combining globally differentiated offerings with locally tailored programs. This includes support during important life moments, flexible time off, opportunities to give back, and a weeklong company-wide summer shutdown. In the UK, we also offer flexible benefits, a company contribution of 10% into your pension, and private medical insurance, alongside additional benefits to support you and your family.

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 [email protected]. 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.