Associate Director - Government Affairs - Madrid

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.Associate Director, Government Affairs Location: Spain ( Remote)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 much more!Why youAs Associate Director, Government Affairs  you will play an active role in the design and execution of Illumina’s government affairs strategy in Spain. The Associate Director reports to the Head of Government Affairs EMEA.The core areas of responsibility for this position will include: strategy development, coalition building and legislative analysis. As Associate Director, Government Affairs, you must be able to effectively anticipate, track and analyse the full implications of policy issues that could impact Illumina’s commercialised products, pipeline assets, or operating environment in the broadest sense.You will interact productively with the company’s cross-functional environment in the region, working in close connection with other functions such as: Commercial Ops, Market Access, Medical and Scientific Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs amongst others. The Associate Director must be adaptable to new fast -moving  situations with a high level of energy and passion towards genomics and its broad applications in routine healthcare.Responsibilities includeIn close collaboration with the Head of Government Affairs EMEA, the AD will develop and implement a GA strategy for Spain.Maintain and communicate an effective monitoring and analysis of major national policy/legislative developments and initiatives likely to impact Illumina’s operations in selected countriesIdeate strategies and shape stakeholder coalitions at national level, particularly with a view to ramping up political pathways to support the uptake of cWGS in routine healthcare, the adoption of NIPT and the development of large-scale population genomics programmesEnsure effective representation of Illumina on the various working groups of interest active at national level (i.e. industry associations) and together with the Head of Government Affairs EMEA continuously assess whether Illumina’s interests are optimally covered by these platformsEstablish and maintain a ready communication channel for senior Illumina executives with senior stakeholders in the relevant institutions and facilitate such meetings for visiting executives.Develop and maintain relationships with academia, industry experts and semi-government research institutions related to Illumina’s business in selected markets.Provide weekly Government Affairs update for EMEA to be incorporated in the Global Update Preferred background, skills and experienceExtensive experience in public policy and medical devices/ IVDs/ biopharmaceutical policy environment. A good understanding of issues surrounding genomics will be considered an advantage.A self-starter, using good analytical skills and a strategic approach to highlight key opportunities and challenges for business growth.Sound business judgment and analytical skills, and capacity for autonomous decision-making, even with little prior supervision at timesProven teamwork and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact and influence at all levelsExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsFluent English, Italian and Spanish, other languages are a plusPosition will require significant travelEducation:Bachelor level degree or above.Educational background in Law, Politics or European StudiesWhat can you expectOur 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.#LI-EMEA#LI-REMOTEIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.