National Director, Oncology MSL

Company: Illumina
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary: The National Director, Oncology MSL, AMR at Illumina, Inc. will be responsible for leadership and execution of field-based Medical Affairs activities in AMR primarily focused on United States. Success will require excellent and innovative field-based medical support for development and commercialization of next-generation based tests including the facilitation of scientific information sharing within, across, and outside of medical affairs, engaging the internal Illumina teams and providing input as a subject matter expert during strategy, product development, and supporting partnerships, working with KOLs and centers of excellence to educate and develop in country evidence in support of adoption and reimbursement. This individual will support the development and validation activities within AMR and provide field input into strategic prioritization of investigator-initiated studies and research collaborations that contributing to the development and commercialization of Illumina products. This includes scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner and providing medical information/education to healthcare professionals and medical thought leaders in oncology. Primary focus will be United States.This position requires a health care professional or scientist with established personal and scientific creditability in Oncology to interact with thought leaders and centers of excellence. This also requires the ability to develop and support investigator-initiated trials or research collaborations, strong scientific presentation skills, and a passion for bringing precision medicine into Oncology care.Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute national Medical Affairs strategies for Oncology in AMR supporting the adoption and reimbursement of Illumina based sequencing platforms and clinical tests including country-specific plans as needed.
• Deliver high quality and fair-balanced scientific and medical updates/ presentations in a variety of settings (e.g., medical meetings, payers presentations, allied healthcare professionals and formulary/policy decision makers) in a manner consistent with business compliance policy
• Provide field-based input to the development of Medical Affairs strategy and plan of action to support Oncology segment.
• In collaboration with Medical Genomics Research, Scientific Affairs, Marker Access, Market Development and other cross-functional teams, guide the development of evidence generation strategy to help generate sound clinical and scientific evidence, to help accelerate clinical adoption and influence guideline development
• Cultivate strategic scientific partnerships/relationships with thought leaders (local, regional, and national), academic institutions, professional societies, compendia/guideline entities, and other relevant organizations, in the areas of oncology, immune-oncology and genomics.
• Provide clinical support for developmental and validation activities occurring in AMR including those specific to direct in vitro diagnostic tests.
• Act as primary contact for in-region investigators interested in developing and performing studies with the company's commercially available assays
• Support Scientific Ad Board planning and execution
• Provide medical support at medical congresses in AMR
• Provide medical support for appropriate educational initiatives in AMR by overseeing the country-specific adaptation of Illumina peer-to-peer medical education materials.
• Management of additional in country Medical Affairs personnel on an as needed basisListed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.Position Requirements:
  • Advanced degrees preferred (e.g. MD, PhD, NP/RN, PharmD or, GC),
  • 8-10 years post-doctoral experience or equivalent preferred
  • At least 5-10 years of clinical experience in Oncology with a minimum of 5 years in a field based Medical Affairs leadership role within Industry.
  • Expertise and experience in molecular diagnostics preferred.
  • Preferably an established network of physicians involved in AMR
  • Ability to travel at least 50%.
  • Excellent English (written, oral) mandatory.
  • Excellent oral and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely mannerAll listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:
    • Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent, may require an advanced degree (Master's), in applicable field or equivalent.
    • Typically has 18+ years of related experience, with 10+ years of applicable management experience as assessed by Illumina Executive Staff.
    • Broad knowledge of all areas within particular Corporate sub-function or a function within an operation. At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Posted 2 Days Ago Full time 24265-JOB Do you want to make a difference? Illumina's mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. If that inspires you, let's talk. We've built a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration and openness, and established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies. Our people and our technology change lives by driving advancements in life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging markets. Life at Illumina is about working with teammates who are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that our work has the power to improve lives. We're an established company with a track record of phenomenal growth. Just check out our investor events and presentations to learn about our financial accomplishments. Our growth isn't just in financials, we've been busy hiring the best and the brightest. Perhaps that's why MIT has ranked Illumina near the top of its World's Smartest Companies each of the last three years. If you thrive in a brilliant, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment, Illumina is the place for you. Join the journey of a lifetime. Join Illumina. Staff Segment Marketing Manager- Clinical Oncology Staff Emerging Markets Manager, Infectious Disease

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