Sr Director - Medical Affairs, AMR Hereditary Disease

March 3

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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

• Seeking a board-certified clinical laboratory molecular geneticist with leadership experience in hereditary disease screening and diagnostic genetic testing • Lead the development and execution of medical affairs strategy in the Americas • Represent medical affairs within cross-functional teams focused on AMR hereditary disease and reproductive genetics • Responsible for research and evidence generation in hereditary disease to drive adoption of genomics in healthcare • Influence product development for hereditary disease genomics

🎯 Requirements

• MD or PhD certified by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics in clinical molecular genetics or laboratory genetics and genomics • 10+ years of direct hands-on CLIA/CAP clinical laboratory experience required in hereditary disease screening and diagnostic testing • Experience with Illumina next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics technologies preferred, but not required • 10+ years of executive or senior leadership experience in a clinical genomics laboratory • 10+ years experience leading teams of individuals with diverse expertise • 8+ years leadership experience required in medical affairs in a clinical genomics laboratory setting in the United States • Experience bridging activities of medical teams with those of commercial, regulatory, legal, quality, product, and other teams • Demonstrated extensive research and publications output in prominent scientific journals as first or senior author • Experience interacting with patient advocacy groups, government policymaking bodies, and federal regulatory bodies • Excellent cross-functional leadership experience in highly-matrixed setting • Excellent speaking skills to present Illumina research to national audiences • Ability to travel at least 30%

🏖️ Benefits

• access to genomics sequencing • family planning • health/dental/vision • retirement benefits • paid time off