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

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a field-based scientific resource and a reliable partner for scientific exchange with KOLs, healthcare professionals, laboratory staff, researchers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders.

• Engage in factual, objective, and non-promotional scientific interactions in line with company policies and practices.

• Cultivate and sustain expertise in genomic technologies, translational research, emerging scientific evidence, and molecular diagnostics pertinent to genetic diseases and reproductive health.

• Keep abreast of key publications, scientific developments, and changing standards impacting genomics.

• Establish collaborative relationships with external scientific leaders and stakeholders.

• Provide objective, balanced, and evidence-based scientific education on genomics, precision medicine, and cutting-edge research.

• Gather, analyze, and convey stakeholder insights to guide Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, education, and research priorities.

• Facilitate scientific exchange at congresses, advisory board meetings, investigator meetings, and research-focused forums.

• Address unsolicited inquiries for scientific information regarding Illumina products and technologies.

• Aid in the dissemination of approved scientific information and materials.

• Offer scientific support for investigator-sponsored, collaborative, and Illumina-sponsored clinical and research studies.

• Collaborate across functions with Research & Development, Product Management, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial teams.

• Contribute to publication planning, scientific communications, evidence dissemination, and the review of external scientific content.

• Uphold the independence of Medical Affairs while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, industry guidelines, company policies, and ethical standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required (MS/certified genetic counselor or PhD).

• Clinical laboratory experience is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge and experience with compliance, legal, product management, commercial teams, and other pertinent functions within the medical device industry.

• Familiarity with genomics, personalized medicine, in vitro diagnostics, clinical laboratory workflows, and a genetics background with a research and publication record is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry-related experience, or equivalent, is required.

• Ability to interpret scientific data, grasp its potential impact on clinical practices and research needs, and effectively communicate scientific data to diverse audiences.

• Comprehensive understanding of FDA, CLIA, HIPAA, and other laws and regulations applicable to the medical device industry.

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• At least 3 years of MSL experience or equivalent in genomics, with a preference for more than 5 years.

• Willingness to travel 50% of the time is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable cash programs (bonus or commission).

• Equity options for eligible positions.

• Access to genomic sequencing.

• Family planning assistance.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Participation in Employee Resource Groups that offer career development experiences, cultural awareness, and opportunities for social responsibility.