Position Summary:

Illumina, Inc. is seeking an exceptional physician scientist in Clinical Genetics and Genomics with a strong background in clinical patient management, real-world and clinical research experience in the America's region.  This role will primarily focus on supporting Illumina’s objectives on integrating the adoption of sequencing technologies and greater comprehensive molecular insight into clinical practice guidelines, precision medicine treatment pathways, and patient care management in genetic and rare diseases. This role will work across Illumina AMR functions to support alignment with corporate goals and objectives, including cross-functional collaborations with Product Development, Marketing, Commercial, Market Access, and Government Affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Support Illumina America’s corporate goals and objectives across Clinical Genetics and Genomics initiatives

• Lead the development of Medical Affairs strategy and plan of action to support the use of whole genome sequencing in Genetic Disease Segment, including rare and undiagnosed conditions and other common chronic conditions

• Scientific engagement with external stakeholders’ including physician thought leaders, lab and pharma partnerships, professional society engagements on collaborative research, education, and cultivate long term strategic partnerships

• In collaboration with Medical Genomics Research, Scientific Affairs, Marker Access, Market Development and other cross-functional teams, lead the development of evidence generation strategy to help generate sound clinical and scientific evidence, to help accelerate clinical adoption and influence guideline development

• Participate in local, regional, and international meetings, congress, and symposia, contributing to supporting Illumina’s objectives.

• Drive medical education, and publication efforts to support successful launch and commercialization efforts of Genetic Disease testing related products

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support the corporate initiative in clinical applications of NGS technology in Genetic Disease testing for rare and undiagnosed conditions

• Contribute medical expertise for product development and regulatory submissions

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of relevant medical strategy and clinical, patient/caregiver, payer and healthcare/market landscape

• Follow and support high standards of compliance, ethics and safety; putting patients at the center of all actions

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not an exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.