Senior Staff Medical Science Liaison, Genetic Disease Testing, Reproductive Health

Job Description:

  • Serve as a field-based scientific resource and trusted scientific exchange partner for KOLs, HCPs, laboratory personnel, researchers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders
  • Conduct factual, objective, non-promotional scientific interactions in accordance with company policies and practices
  • Develop and maintain expertise in genomic technologies, translational research, emerging scientific evidence, and molecular diagnostics
  • Monitor key publications, scientific trends, and evolving standards affecting genomics
  • Build collaborative relationships with external scientific leaders and stakeholders
  • Deliver objective, balanced, evidence-based scientific education using approved content and materials
  • Collect, analyze, and communicate external scientific insights to inform Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, education, and research priorities
  • Support scientific exchange at congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and research forums
  • Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific information about Illumina products and technologies
  • Facilitate dissemination of approved scientific information, publications, presentations, clinical practice resources, and other materials
  • Support investigator-sponsored, collaborative, and Illumina-sponsored clinical or research studies
  • Partner cross-functionally with Research & Development, Product Management, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial teams
  • Contribute to publication planning, scientific communications, evidence dissemination, and review of external scientific content
  • Maintain Medical Affairs independence and compliance with applicable regulations, industry guidance, company policies, and ethical standards

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree required in a relevant scientific discipline (MS/certified genetic counselor or PhD)
  • Clinical laboratory experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of and experience interacting with compliance, legal, product management, commercial teams, and other relevant functions in the medical device industry
  • Understanding of genomics, personalized medicine, in vitro diagnostics, clinical laboratory workflows, and genetics background with a research and publication record preferred
  • Greater than or equal to 5 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry-related experience or equivalent required
  • Ability to interpret scientific data, understand its potential impact on clinical practices and research needs, and communicate scientific data to broad audiences
  • Thorough understanding of FDA, CLIA, HIPAA, and laws and regulations relevant to the medical device industry
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
  • At least 3 years of MSL experience or equivalent in genomics
  • More than 5 years preferred
  • Willingness to travel 50% of the time

Benefits:

  • Variable cash program (bonus or commission)
  • Equity for eligible roles
  • Access to genomics sequencing
  • Family planning benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Resource Groups offering career development experiences, cultural awareness, and social responsibility opportunities
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