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Responsible for all things people at an exciting "stealth", bio-tech start up in the Bay (we're hiring!)

San Diego, Ca, Us

Reporting to the CPO, lead a 100-person, Global HR Business Partner and People Support & Care function supporting 9,000 employees in 35+ countries. Set strategy, drive business results and lead key strategic and organizational initiatives. During 12-year tenure, also led Regional HR, Talent Management, Leadership & Professional Development and directly supported as HRBP the SVP of Genomics, Illumina’s first President (now CEO) and the Chief Marketing & Product Officer, their leadership teams and organizations.Key Contributions• Scaled world leading genetics company from $181m to +$4b in revenue. Built the organizational infrastructure, hired, on-boarded and developed +15k employees to support rapid growth and unparalleled innovation;• Led critical organizational change initiatives including multiple re-organizations to effectively support scaling, revenue growth and Illumina’s clinical transformation;• Successfully led HR aspects of 10+ acquisitions, people and culture integration and developed M&A playbooks;• Led the development of Illumina’s first multi-year People Strategy to support growth and protect unique culture;• HR Business partner and adviser for Illumina’s first President and his successful transition to CEO; • Built exceptional leadership teams across all core functional areas of the business and the Global HR Business Partner and People Support and Care functions;• Spearheaded innovative, best practice design and implementation of many HR and Business programs including developing Illumina’s first Hi-Potential Leadership Program (iLeap), the Illumina Leadership Model, Critical Talent Assessment & Retention, First Annual Global Leadership Meeting (Lead), Clinical Transformation, Marketing Transformation, Executive Communication Platforms & Cadence, the Women’s Leadership Network.

Heerbrugg, St. Gallen, Ch

Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg Switzerland a high-tech, geomatics companyJan 1990 – June 2009 - Managed HR activities for 130 – 11,800 peopleSenior Vice President Human Resources, ERDAS, Inc. Norcross, GA (geospatial information software) Sept 2001 to June 2009 Set the strategic direction for all human resource activities in this global, high-tech company. Led all people-related activities; organizational development, staffing, people development, employee relations, compensation & benefits. Key member of senior management team responsible for setting business strategy, direction and execution. Managed benefit function for all Leica divisions in the US.

Heerbrugg, St. Gallen, Ch

Vice President Human Resources, Leica Geosystems Inc. GPS Division, Torrance, CA (Global Positioning Systems & software developer) Jul 1998 – Sept 2001 Provided leadership and direction in the reorganization of this division improving efficiency, productivity and teamwork. Facilitated the staffing and strengthening of a cohesive management team by establishing clear roles, responsibilities and accountability. Improved many HR and business processes - communication, recruiting, compensation and cross-location/region team-working.

Heerbrugg, St. Gallen, Ch

Manager / Director Corporate Human Resources, Leica AG, St. Gallen Switzerland, Apr 1994 – Sept 2001 (duo role with above during 1998-2000) Designed executive and management remuneration programs for managers in 23 countries. Developed incentive plans for use world wide (including commission plans, bonus plans, profit sharing plans). Set salary increase policy and approved merit increase budgets for all countries. Formulated reward and recognition plans and policy. Coordinated HR function in North America for 6 divisions and managed US benefits. Key contributor to developing Leica’s global HR strategy.

Heerbrugg, St. Gallen, Ch

Manager Worldwide Compensation and Benefits (3,500 – 11,800 employees) Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg, Switzerland May 1990 – 1994 (office - Buffalo, NY) Responsible for the design and development of competitive compensation and benefit programs. Determined competitive pay practices and salary levels for all senior management. Designed and administered the global short-term variable pay plan (including the development of an access data base to streamline administration).Key Achievements: Introduced a company-wide job evaluation system (and supporting salary structures). Re-structured US benefit plan significantly reducing costs and improving employee satisfaction.