Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of clinical genomics experience in hereditary disease, reproductive genetics, or population screening., PhD, PharmD, or MD degree or equivalent in the genetic testing area is preferred., Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively., Proactive problem-solver with a results-oriented mindset..

Key responsabilities:

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive clinical evidence generation and healthcare education.

Liaise between functional units to build cross-functional teams for clinical studies and educational programs.

Define and communicate priorities and key deliverables for Medical Affairs in individual studies.

Provide Medical Affairs support for technology development and ensure compliance with regulations.

Job description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Senior Manager, Medical Affairs

UK (Remote)

Closing date - 27th March

The role

Illumina is seeking a Sr Medical Affairs Manager (Genetic Disease Testing & Reproductive Health) in Europe, that will work with the Medical Org functions, Core R&D, Marketing and regional teams in Europe to drive clinical evidence generation, healthcare education and scientific communication. This role will be responsible for developing and executing strategies of Illumina’s Medical Affairs team in Europe, with a strong focus on United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia/Benelux, reporting into Head of GDT & RH – Europe, Medical Affairs.

The goal is to enhance clinical NGS adoption, implementation in patient care and improved patient outcomes.

Why us

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Market Access, Strategic Growth, Government Affairs, Global Medical Affairs) to identify and execute opportunities for clinical evidence generation and healthcare educational programs to expedite market access and adoption.

Work with local/regional teams to identify and qualify evidence generation opportunities according to global and regional priorities.

Liaise between functional units to build cross-functional teams for successful implementation of clinical studies and educational programs.

Define and communicate priorities and key deliverables for Medical Affairs in individual studies.

Partner with Marketing and other departments to co-develop scientific and clinical communication packages based on study outcomes and literature, demonstrating clinical utility and performance excellence.

Drive interaction with cross-functional teams to develop and oversee a cohesive plan for in-region clinical strategy development.

Provide Medical Affairs support for Illumina technology development and validation, including in vitro diagnostic tests and strategic partner assays.

Guide regional partners to ensure compliant execution of clinical projects involving healthcare providers and institutions.

Ensure regional compliance with data privacy, regulatory, and clinical performance study guidelines and regulations.

Preferred Requirements:

Required at least 3 years of clinical genomics experience in hereditary disease, reproductive genetics, or population screening

Ability to operate with a strong business mindset and make effective decisions, or decision recommendations to local teams.

Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communications skills, capable of working independently yet collaboratively with cross-functional colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage scientific and clinical projects.

Proactive, problem-solving / critical thinker, focus on outcomes.

Ability to successfully influence and manage cross-functional teams in matrix organizations.

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to relay vision/strong sense of department organization, processes, and change to management and staff.

Ability to travel at least 40%

Excellent English (written, oral) mandatory. Additional language skills are valued.

Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education:

PhD, PharmD or MD degree or equivalent and ample work experience in the genetic testing area outside of academia

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities 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.

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