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.Position Summary: The Director of Government Affairs for Korea will be responsible for driving direct engagement and establishing a wide network with senior decision makers and foster strong business relationships across a wide platform of key opinion leaders, relevant health and research institutions and ministries.With 90% of the world's sequencing data having been generated using Illumina technology, we have experienced impressive growth in an area which is only just beginning to emerge as a major influence in areas such as personalized medicine, oncology, reproductive health and molecular diagnostics as well as food testing, agrigenomics and use in public health.With a global Government Affairs function centered in Washington DC, and reporting to our Senior Director of Government Affairs for Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) in Singapore, the Director will actively engage with key stakeholders to drive policy change and adoption of our innovative products as an industry standard for genomic analysis.Position Responsibilities: Work with Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) Government Affairs and Korea Leadership Team to develop Illumina’s strategy, programs and resource plan to meet the overall growth strategy and priorities for Korea.Develop and maintain relationships and a ready communications channel with senior decision makers relevant to Illumina’s business, including but not limited to key policy influencers within the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology and the Blue House.Play an active role in thought leadership initiatives to build a positive and favorable image for Illumina with the above stated organizations. He/she would identify and create platforms for Illumina to participate in that affect Illumina’s business and standing in the Korean economy.Facilitate meetings with stakeholders for senior Illumina executivesMonitor the legislative and policy changes, and industry, technology and investment priorities. Provide input to the Korea Leadership team on business development opportunities and longer-term business strategies.Actively participate in trade/commercial related bodies and various programs between Korea and the US in order to establish contacts with peer companies to promote and expand Illumina’s business opportunities.Engage with trade associations, research institutions, industry partners, non-profit groups, and other allies to promote and build support for public policy positions.Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.Position Requirements: 8-12 years’ experience working with or in government, politics or relevant regulatory agencies and/or have expertise in the Korea political environment and processes. Strong government affairs contacts in government ministries relevant to Illumina.Related experience in Life Science, Pharma and/or Clinical Diagnostics issues an advantage.Senior executive presence and strong business acumen; Able to work across the company to identify opportunities.A self-starter, using good analytical skills and a strategic approach to highlight key opportunities and challenges for business growth.Excellent written and oral communications skills including fluency in Korean and English.All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.Preferred Experience/Education/Skills: Educational background in Law, Politics, Business, Biology or related degreeAn understanding of genomics and its applications is a plusIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity 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.
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