Associate Director, Medical Affairs (Genetic Disease Testing & Reproductive Health)
France - Remote
The role
The Associate Director of Medical Affairs will be responsible for strategically developing highly visible research collaborations with prominent key opinion leaders and institutions, to drive further adoption of next-generation sequencing and clinical genomics in healthcare. This role will provide support for external partnerships, including European consortiums, that complement Illumina’s internal capabilities and business priorities.
Why you
As the Associate Director of Medical Affairs in Europe, you will have a strong background in clinical genomics, hereditary disease, reproductive genetics, newborn screening, and precision medicine.
This role will be responsible for developing and executing strategies of Illumina’s Medical Affairs team in Europe, with a strong focus on France, covering Genetic Disease Testing (GDT) & Reproductive Health (RH), and reporting into Head of GDT & RH – Europe, Medical Affairs.
Why us
At Illumina, we’re transforming human health through genomics, enabling breakthrough discoveries and innovation. Join a purpose-driven company offering industry-leading benefits, including flexible time off, private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, stock purchasing opportunities, and more—all within a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute national medical affairs strategies for hereditary diseases, newborn sequencing & screening, and reproductive genetics, addressing the needs of the region supporting the adoption and reimbursement of Illumina based sequencing platforms and clinical tests including country-specific plans as needed.
Develop and execute plans in alignment with R&D, Medical Affairs strategy as well as in-country market access and commercial strategies.
Cultivate relationships with local/national/regional thought leaders in these clinical areas.
Provide medical affairs support for Illumina technology development and validation, including those specific to in vitro diagnostic tests and strategic partner assays.
Act as primary contact for in-country investigators interested in developing and performing research or other studies with Illumina’s commercially available assays
Provide medical affairs support for regional and country scientific advisory boards
Provide medical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations.
Provide medical affairs support at medical and scientific congresses in France and other European countries, in coordination with the Head of GDT & RH - Europe.
Provide medical affairs support for appropriate medical educational initiatives in Europe by overseeing the country-specific adaptation of Illumina peer-to-peer medical education materials.
Requirements:
Significant experience in clinical genomics, experience in hereditary disease, reproductive genetics, or population screening.
Based in France with experience in French healthcare market
Required deep expertise and experience in molecular diagnostics and/or clinical genomics
A deep knowledge of clinical guidelines in genomics and national policies on genomic medicine is preferred.
Comfort and sophistication in engaging with national leaders influencing policies on genomics in healthcare
Experience in peer-reviewed research and publications, and the ability to develop high-complexity scientific research collaborations and study designs in clinical genomics with key opinion leaders.
Experience in a clinical genomics laboratory or operating in medical affairs or other related externally facing roles.
Ability to travel at least 40% of time
Required ability to present complex scientific genomics research findings at national and international conferences
Fluent in French, excellent English (written, oral) mandatory; fluency in multiple languages preferred
Excellent oral and presentation communication skills
Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner
Preferred Experience/Education:
Requires PharmD, MD or PhD with extensive human genetics or clinical genetics expertise
Typically has depth of technical knowledge in function derived from experience in leadership, non-management, or middle management roles.
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