Director, Global Market Access Strategy – Oncology

Job Description:

  • Develop and lead global market access strategies for Illumina’s oncology diagnostic solutions, including comprehensive genomic profiling, liquid biopsy, and companion diagnostics
  • Partner with regional and country teams to secure reimbursement and access in key markets, addressing payer requirements and Health Technology Assessment processes
  • Participate in coalitions and industry groups to progress testing access
  • Collaborate with Government Affairs, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Marketing teams to execute access strategies
  • Define and communicate the clinical and economic value of diagnostics through value propositions, evidence generation studies, and payer engagement
  • Support evidence generation strategies, including clinical utility studies, real-world evidence, and health economic and costing models tailored to oncology
  • Monitor global policy trends, HTA requirements, and payer expectations related to oncology
  • Develop and update global value dossiers, reimbursement toolkits, and payer engagement materials
  • Build and maintain relationships with payers, HTA bodies, advocacy groups, and policymakers
  • Maintain relationships with customers, distributors, and core laboratories
  • Support Commercial and Marketing engagements at meetings, conferences, and symposiums
  • Provide strategic input into product development, launch planning, customer channel considerations, and lifecycle management
  • Lead Illumina product coding and pricing with regional and coverage segment bodies
  • Ensure compliance with company, international regulatory, legal, and ethical standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Advanced degree (GC, MBA, MPH, PhD, or related) strongly preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in a clinical setting, market access, reimbursement, or health economics, with a strong focus on oncology
  • Proven success developing and executing global market access strategies in diagnostics, biopharma, or the payer setting
  • Understanding of international reimbursement systems, HTA processes, and payer decision-making across major markets
  • Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), liquid biopsy, or companion diagnostics in oncology
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Ability to manage budgets, vendors, and consultants
  • Passion for improving cancer outcomes through access to genomic innovation
  • Must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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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