John Reed

John Reed is a seasoned professional in operations and leadership within the life sciences industry, currently serving as VP of Global Clinical Operations at Illumina since April 2018, where oversight of the Operations Engineering & Sciences group is provided. Previous experience includes Vice President of U.S. Operations at Cepheid, managing extensive teams across multiple locations, and Chief Operating Officer at Avantis Medical Systems, where operational responsibilities spanned several key functional areas. Reed also held pivotal roles at Agilent Technologies and Applied Biosystems, focusing on strategic operational performance. Educational qualifications include a Master Certificate in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University, an MBA from San Jose State University, and a BS in Computer Science from Central Michigan University.