What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Senior Marketing Country Manager

UK/Ireland – Remote

The role

As the lead Illumina representative for Marketing in the UK and Ireland, this individual will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies, planning activities associated with key market opportunities , and actively managing the market development strategies in these two countries.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, lifestyle allowance, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

Why y ou

You will have significant experience with genomics technologies products and/or applications; and/or significant experience in life science, translational research and/or CE-IVD regulated environment. You will also have a proven, successful track record of increasing company revenue and awareness through well-executed marketing efforts.

If you want to push boundaries and join a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration and openness, this role could be for you. If you want a brilliant, fast-paced, mission-driven environment then Illumina is the place for you.

Responsibilities will include

• Work with senior management, regional teams, and product management to develop advocate, communicate and implement clinical marketing strategies for key target markets in the UK and Ireland.
• Acts as primary marketing interface with local commercial team and interacts with various clinical customer types, providing a bidirectional conduit to channel market information, and VOC / VOS to both internal and external stakeholders through programs and sales enablement activities.
• Partner with sub-regional commercial teams, segment marketing, product marketing, and supporting functions (medical affairs, market access, scientific affair, government affair) to develop and implement local market development strategies for key target segments in the clinical, life science and applied markets
• Build and manage close relationships with KOLs and industry influencers to achieve market development goals and stay abreast of emerging market trends
• Collaborate within a complex, matrixed organizational structure, demonstrate an ability to organize projects, and see them through to completion. Work with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and governments to enable clinical customers to operate in both regulated and unregulated markets.
• Ensures the monitoring of industry, competitive and regulatory landscape in country and provide local market expertise to the Illumina team.
• Develop scientific and clinical proof points to increase system placements and reagent utilization. Generate local data where required to support registration and reimbursement efforts
• Qualify and define collaboration opportunities with key strategic partners/labs
• Synthesize customer experiences and desires into new product concepts in partnership with Product Marketing

Preferred background, skills , and experience

• Significant experience with genomics technologies, products and /or applications; and/or significant experience in life science, translational research and / or CE-IVD regulated environment
• Strong aptitude for determining the optimal way to position products in the clinical market and understanding of the founding mechanism for translational research.
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding and highly creative marketing achievements with limited budgets.
• A proven, successful track record of increasing company revenue and awareness through well-executed marketing efforts.
• Previous business strategy, business development, or strategic marketing experience related to genomics and clinical applications. Experience in strategic marketing, market development, strategy consulting or product management would be welcomed.
• Proven experience in a strategic role working collaboratively and independently to drive results
• Ability to influence across the organization at all levels, including previous experience in a highly matrixed organization would be preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Preferred Educational Background:

• Master’s Degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or another related science field; MBA, MD or Ph.D. is desirable
• Fluency in English.

What can you expect

With Illumina, you can expect a highly competitive salary accompanied by a market-leading benefits package. You will be part of the global leader in the Sequencing industry where you will find robust growth opportunities and career development within Illumina.

Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

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