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Sr Staff Medical Affairs Specialist

Illumina
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (United States)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Senior Staff Medical Affairs Specialist within Global Medical & Scientific Affairs at Illumina, supporting scientific accuracy, compliance, and content review for genomic technologies. Responsibilities: review and approve scientific and medical content, provide guidance to cross-functional teams (including Regulatory, Legal, Marketing), lead development and improvement of review processes and SOPs, and support strategic Medical Affairs initiatives. Requirements: advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MS, or genetic counselor certification) with 8+ years of relevant industry experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Information, or related fields; strong scientific knowledge; experience reviewing scientific and promotional materials; expertise in healthcare regulations and compliance; ability to influence stakeholders across global teams. Preferred: genetic counselor background, experience with Content Approval Processes (CAP), and familiarity with genomics, molecular testing, or biotech regulations. Experience with content management systems and leading global process improvements is advantageous. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and process governance in a highly regulated environment. Work setup details and travel expectations are not specified.