Associate Director, Medical Affairs, France

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Associate Director, Medical Affairs (Genetic Disease Testing & Reproductive Health)  

France - Remote  

 

Closing date – 17th February  

 

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. 

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