Associate Director, Government Affairs & Market Access (latam)

Illumina

Latin America
On-site
External engagement and access strategies
Policy, reimbursement, and government relations
Healthcare policy expertise
Illumina is seeking an Associate Director of Government Affairs & Market Access for Latin America, focusing on enabling access to genomic testing through strategic policy and reimbursement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in healthcare policy and government relations, particularly in the Latin American context, and possess strong interpersonal skills to foster stakeholder relationships

Job Summary

  • Develop and execute integrated government affairs and market access strategies across Latin America, with a focus on priority markets (Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Argentina).
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including government ministries, health authorities, HTA bodies, payers, and regulatory institutions.
  • Lead engagement with HTA agencies and payers to articulate the clinical and economic value of genomics, adapting global value dossiers and access frameworks to local contexts.

Matching Summary

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Illumina is seeking an Associate Director of Government Affairs & Market Access for Latin America, focusing on enabling access to genomic testing through strategic policy and reimbursement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in healthcare policy and government relations, particularly in the Latin American context, and possess strong interpersonal skills to foster stakeholder relationships.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • External engagement and access strategies
  • Policy, reimbursement, and government relations
  • Healthcare policy expertise
  • Payer engagement experience
  • Navigate complex health systems
  • Advance precision medicine

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic engagement and evidence-based advocacy
  • Culture of learning and continuous improvement
  • Belonging and inclusive environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of related experience
  • 7+ years of Management experience
  • University degree in International Relations, Law, Public Policy, Health Economics, Life Sciences, or related field
  • In-depth knowledge of healthcare systems and reimbursement frameworks in Latin America
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese
  • Professional proficiency in Spanish
  • Ability to travel up to 40%

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