Illumina

Director, Medical Affairs

United States

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$180,000 – $220,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical, Genetics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be board-certified in molecular genetic pathology, possess extensive leadership experience in molecular screening and diagnostic testing for cancer, and have a strong background in molecular and cytogenetic methods used for cancer diagnostics, including complete genomic profiling of solid tumors, cell-free tumor DNA analysis, and germline next-generation sequencing. They should have a demonstrable intimate understanding of next-generation sequencing, clinical laboratory practices, and their regulatory oversight, as well as a wide network of connections with key opinion leaders.

Responsibilities

This role involves informing oncology-related product development, conducting patient safety risk assessments and regulatory submissions, guiding medical research in oncology, overseeing clinical diagnostics for companion diagnostics development, supporting interactions with biopharma collaborations in oncology, and participating in medical education in molecular screening and diagnostics for cancer. The individual will also represent Medical Affairs within cross-functional teams and work closely with various departments including Commercial, Business Development, Pharma, R&D, Product Marketing, Regulatory, Bioinformatics, Assay Development, and Quality teams.

Skills

Next-Generation Sequencing
Molecular Screening
Diagnostic Testing
Cancer Diagnostics
Genomic Profiling
Cell-Free Tumor DNA Analysis
Germline Sequencing
Clinical Laboratory Practices
Regulatory Oversight
Medical Education
Risk Assessment
Biopharma Collaborations

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

Key Metrics

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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