Senior Manager, Medical Affairs, Genetic Disease Testing & Reproductive Health

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 realise 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.

Why Us

Illumina are a global leader in genomics – an industry at the intersection of biology and technology. At the most fundamental level, we enable our customers to read and understand genetic variations. We strive to make our solutions increasingly simple, more accessible, and always reliable. As a result, discoveries that were unimaginable even a few years ago are now becoming routine – and are making their way into patient treatment.

Why you

Are you passionate about improving patient outcomes and leveraging genetic testing to make a tangible difference in their lives? If so, this Regional Sr Medical Affairs Manager role offers an unparalleled opportunity to turn your passion into impact across Europe.

The role

As a Regional Sr Medical Affairs Manager you will work with the Medical Org functions, Marketing and the local Account Managers, as well as Customer Support and Strategic Growth teams in region Europe, driving clinical evidence generation, healthcare education and scientific communication for the Genetic Disease Testing (GDT) and Reproductive Health (RH) market segments, with the objective of increasing clinical NGS adoption, implementation in patient care, and improving patient outcomes when applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to identify and execute clinical evidence generation and educational programs.
• Partner with local teams to qualify evidence generation opportunities aligned with global and regional priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams for successful implementation of clinical studies and educational programs.
• Define and communicate Medical Affairs priorities and key deliverables in individual studies.
• Collaborate with Marketing and others to co-develop scientific and clinical communication packages.
• Partner with various functions to ensure robust plans for market access and regulatory submissions.
• Guide regional partners on compliant execution of clinical projects and ensure regional compliance with regulations.

Preferred background, skills, and experience

• Ability to operate with a strong business mindset and make effective decisions, or decision recommendations to local teams.
• Thrive in a team environment while achieving goals independently.
• Manage scientific and clinical projects with proven expertise.
• Solve problems critically and proactively, focusing on outcomes.
• Influence and lead cross-functional teams within a matrix structure.
• Communicate effectively, conveying vision and departmental strategy.
• Master English (written & oral), with French/German a plus.
• Deliver high-quality results independently and promptly.
• PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent in genetic testing (outside academia).
• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Proven project management experience in scientific and clinical fields.
• Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Fluent English (written & oral), with French/German a plus.

What can you expect?

With Illumina you can expect a highly competitive salary accompanied by a market-leading benefits package. You will be part of the global leader in the Sequencing industry where you will find robust growth opportunities and career development within Illumina. Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated—they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognises the tremendous value they bring to our business every day.

At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

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Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, colour, 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.