Illumina

Senior Clinical Informatics Sales Specialist, Northeast

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Biotechnology, Genomics, Clinical Diagnostics, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong genomics, healthcare, and informatics technical knowledge and expertise. Experience in selling Next Generation Sequencing and Genomic data analysis pipelines, applications, and products for clinical research or testing is required. The role demands the ability to engage effectively with C-level executives, Laboratory Directors, Healthcare practitioners, IT leaders, and data analysts. Familiarity with data visualization, data science including AI and Machine Learning, cloud-based workflows and pipelines, LIMS, and NGS data analysis in a clinical environment is essential. Experience with oncology research & testing data analysis, management, sharing, storage, and reporting is also necessary. The ability to consult on informatics requirements, including hardware and software for data analysis, and provide proof-of-concept analysis is crucial. Partnering with third-party providers and working closely with sales teams, particularly Healthcare Account Management, is expected.

Responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Informatics Sales Specialist will drive customer adoption and sales growth of informatics products by providing technical guidance and subject matter expertise during the sales cycle. Responsibilities include demonstrating expertise in areas such as data visualization, data science, AI, machine learning, rare disease testing, reproductive health, cloud-based workflows, LIMS, and NGS data analysis in clinical settings. The specialist will consult with customers on informatics requirements, conduct proof-of-concept analyses, and partner with third-party providers to offer end-to-end solutions. They will collaborate with sales teams to ensure customer success in clinical genomic data analysis and interpretation. Additionally, the role involves developing and conducting informatics presentations and seminars, providing engaging demonstrations, and involving technical support for in-depth customer assessments. The specialist will also provide Voice of Customer feedback to development and marketing teams, act as a sub-regional subject matter expert for Clinical Informatics, and train the broader sales organization. A key responsibility is to assist customers in overcoming informatics barriers to unlock sample volume and drive consumables uptake, thereby growing the sales pipeline.

Skills

Genomics
Healthcare Informatics
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Genomic data analysis
Clinical research
Clinical testing
Cloud-based enterprise platforms
Sales
Customer engagement
Data analysis
Data interpretation

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.

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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