'Manager - EU Government Affairs'

March 21

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Illumina

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Illumina is a leading company in the genomics field, providing innovative technologies for the analysis of genetic variation and function. They offer a wide range of products and services, including sequencing platforms, microarray technology, library preparation kits, bioinformatics software, and comprehensive genomic solutions. Illumina's next-generation sequencing platforms are used for various research and clinical applications, such as cancer research, reproductive health, and genetic disease detection. The company is dedicated to improving human health by enabling researchers and clinicians to accelerate their genomic discoveries and applications, ultimately impacting precision medicine and life sciences globally.

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1998

🧬 Biotechnology

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🔬 Science

💰 $750M Post-IPO Debt on 2023-01

📋 Description

• Designs strategies for government outreach by providing analysis of emerging or existing legislative public policy issues at EU level impacting the company. • Gathers intelligence and assists in the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations, and public consultations’ submissions. • Coordinates actions through strategic partners in government and industry communicating corporate positions and objectives. • Research and monitor government activities that could affect the organization. • Assists the Head of Government Affairs Europe with strategic planning for known and potential legislative activities related to the business. • Establishes, develops, and maintains professional GA relationships with MEPs assistants, trade association staff and other relevant bodies. • Collaborates with industry advocates to build areas of common interest. • Represents the company at relevant events in Brussels. • Drafts amendments and contribution to public consultations to represent the company position in the relevant EU-led activities. • Draft policy position papers and briefing materials to support senior leadership engagement in Brussels. • Develop and implement advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of the value of genomics in healthcare. • Collaborates deeply with the members of the Government Affairs & Market Access Europe team. • Collaborate with external consultants, trade bodies, and advocacy groups to align policy efforts. • Develops strong cross-functional collaborations within the company including with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Commercial and all other relevant internal stakeholders.

🎯 Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Fluent in English and French, additional European languages are an advantage. • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. • Requires previous professional experience either in house, consultancy or trade association. • Preferred degree and master’s in European politics, Law, International Relations, or Economics. • Deep understanding of EU institutions, healthcare policies, and regulatory frameworks relevant to Illumina.

🏖️ Benefits

• flexible time off • private medical insurance • a generous pension plan • stock purchasing opportunities • more