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
