John Reed

About John Reed

Accomplished executive with a track record of delivering results through the design and implementation of metrics, process improvements, and innovative strategic models for the development, manufacture, and distribution of regulated and non-regulated highly complex Life Science instruments, devices, and consumables. Consistently deliver improved quality/customer satisfaction, enhanced revenue growth through superior product availability, and increased margins and cash flow through significant and continuous cost and inventory reductions. Proven leadership capability that develops people and organizations to become more creative and flexible, yet disciplined and focused.Strong advocate of customer-focused approach to business where a blend of innovative thinking with utilization of common tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, and scorecards enable an organization to deliver results. Appreciate the challenges of concurrently meeting the expectations of customers, shareholders, and employees, and have proven a capability to balance these sometimes seemingly conflicting demands. Possess a natural ability to build teams within and across organizations through a “win-win” approach to negotiations, a candid but positive style of communication, and a genuine interest in the accomplishment of corporate versus parochial objectives.Specialties: Delivering results while developing people, business processes, and organizational capabilities for on-going, future success. Exceptional leadership, change management, process, and financially-based decision-making skills.

Experience

1. VP, San Diego Operations

   Illumina

   Jan 2019 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

Education

• Villanova University

  Master Certificate, Lean Six Sigma (Continuing Education)

  2005 — 2006

• San José State University

  MBA

  1990 — 1992

• Central Michigan University

  BS, Computer Science

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Biotechnology
• Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Commercialization
• Strategic Thinking
• Life Sciences
• Engineering
• Design Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Six Sigma
• Outsourcing
• Change Management
• Business Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Process
• Leadership
• Quality System
• Integration
• Fda
• Product Development
• Gmp
• Leadership Development
• Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
• R&D
• Iso 13485
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Project Management