Illumina

Illumina

Director, Medical Affairs (Pathology/Oncology)

US - California - San Diego, USA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$225k-$337kDetected 142 days ago
Business DevelopmentClinical TrialsPatient CareClinical Laboratory TechniquesBioinformaticsNGSResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role82
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Green-card follow-through: 100%

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About the role

  • This position is within Illumina's Medical Affairs organization.
  • The ideal candidate has held leadership positions in clinical genomics laboratories utilizing advanced next-generation sequencing technologies (NGS).
  • This individual has a strong background in the development and application of molecular an conventional diagnostics methods used for cancer screening and diagnostics as well as hereditary diseases.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Marketing, Product Marketing, Assay/Product Development as well as product life cycle teams to support the execution of the product launch strategy, and ensure internal and external launch readiness
  • Develop best practices and build sustainable partnerships with US key opinion leaders to ensure that Illumina's cancer screening and diagnostics portfolio is appropriately incorporated and positioned in clinical care guidelines by providing balanced, non-commercial scientific information.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of direct hands-on CLIA/CAP clinical laboratory experience required in cancer screening and diagnostic testing.
  • 5+ years of experience in development of molecular diagnostics methods used for cancer screening and diagnostics
  • Experience with regulatory aspects of clinical genomics laboratories and clear understanding of patient safety considerations
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experience
  • Understanding of diagnostic approaches in genetic disease testing are required, including karyotyping, FISH, MSI analysis, and NGS.
  • In addition, this individual must have excellent understanding of variant classification and reporting standards and the relevance of tertiary analysis software for these purposes.
  • The candidate must be aware of trends in professional practice in molecular diagnostics in the United States and beyond as well as a wide network of connections with key opinion leaders and professional societies.
  • The candidate must have demonstrated active participation in research and publications that have contributed to advancing genomics in medicine

Nice to have

  • Deep experience with Illumina next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics technologies preferred.

Compensation

  • The estimated base salary range for the Director, Medical Affairs (Pathology/Oncology) role based in the United States of America is: $224,900 - $337,300.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Company info

  • Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
  • We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
  • Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.

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