Genomic Market Access & Reimbursement Director

Illumina; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina seeks a Director of Market Access to lead U.S. commercial payer strategy for genomic sequencing and genetic testing products. You will align cross-functional teams to secure favorable coverage and adoption, leveraging clinical and economic evidence.

This role requires extensive payer policy expertise and strategic leadership, with ~30–40% travel. You will collaborate with HEOR, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams to shape value propositions, reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPH, MHA, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Typically 18+ years of healthcare market access experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial payer market access strategies for genomic sequencing, genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, precision medicine, or other advanced diagnostic technologies.
• Direct experience with national and regional commercial health plans and payer policy teams.
• Strong understanding of payer medical policy development, evidence requirements, and prior authorization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial payer strategies for genomic sequencing and genetic testing products.
• Lead engagement with national and regional insurers to secure favorable coverage policies.
• Build relationships with medical directors, LBMs, reimbursement leaders, and payer policy teams.
• Partner with HEOR and Medical Affairs to develop clinical and economic evidence for payer adoption.
• Monitor payer policies, reimbursement trends, and utilization management practices.
• Support product launches by developing payer value propositions and access strategies.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs to align commercial and public payer strategies.
• Serve as the company's commercial payer subject matter expert.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MHA, PharmD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Illumina seeks a Director of Market Access to lead U.S. commercial payer strategy for genomic sequencing and genetic testing products. You will align cross-functional teams to secure favorable coverage and adoption, leveraging clinical and economic evidence.

This role requires extensive payer policy expertise and strategic leadership, with ~30–40% travel. You will collaborate with HEOR, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams to shape value propositions, reimbursement