Associate Director, Value Evidence Strategy (Remote)

Illumina

103d • $183,700 - $275,500

About The Position

At Illumina, we are dedicated to improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. As the Associate Director, Value Evidence Strategy, you will support global access strategies for our portfolio of molecular diagnostic solutions in oncology, adult and pediatric genetic disease, reproductive health, as well as a portfolio of emerging applications. Your work will help ensure that individuals and families around the world can benefit from access to genomic insights. This is a key role that requires expertise in diagnostic testing and the molecular diagnostic ecosystem. You will collaborate across regions and functions to shape the value narrative, support reimbursement, aid in publications and submissions, and drive adoption through partnership of Illumina technologies in healthcare systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (GC, MBA, MPH, PhD, or related) preferred.
• 15 years with 7+ years of Management experience in clinical setting, market access, reimbursement, and/or health economics, with a strong focus on molecular diagnostics.
• Proven success in market access strategies and partnering in diagnostics, biopharma, or the payer setting.
• Understanding of reimbursement systems, HTA processes, and payer decision-making across major markets.
• Experience with molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and precision medicine applications.
• 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 lives through access to genomic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support global market access strategies for molecular diagnostic solutions including client and ecosystem facing partnerships and internal development processes.
• Partner with regional and country Teams to secure reimbursement and access in key markets, addressing diverse payer requirements and Health Technology Assessment processes.
• Collaborate with regional Government Affairs, Commercial, Medical Affairs and Marketing Teams to support strategies to gain, protect and expand access to genomic solutions and emerging applications.
• Support the definition and communication of clinical and economic value of diagnostics through compelling value propositions, evidence generation studies, and payer engagement and collaboration.
• Support the Global Health Economics and Outcomes Team on evidence generation strategies, including clinical utility studies, real-world evidence, and health economic and costing models.
• Aid in monitoring global policy coverage trends, rate setting, HTA requirements, and payer expectations related to molecular diagnostic testing to inform strategic planning and product development.
• Aid in the development of global value dossiers, reimbursement toolkits, and payer engagement materials to support local execution.
• In collaboration with regional Market Access, build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including payers, HTA bodies, advocacy groups, and policy makers.
• Maintain positive working relationships across key channels including customers, distributors, and core laboratories.
• Support Commercial and Marketing, as needed, in engagements including conferences and customer engagement.
• Provide strategic input into product development, launch planning, customer channel considerations and lifecycle management to align with access and commercialization goals.
• Ensure compliance with company, international regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.

Benefits

• Access to genomics sequencing
• Family planning
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree