Position: Director, Government Affairs

Organization: Illumina

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• Position Responsibilities:

  • Work with Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) Government Affairs and Leadership Team to develop Illumina’s strategy, programs and resource plan to meet the overall growth strategy and priorities for India.
  • Coordinate and implement GA strategies to engage state and national government agencies and deliver business value
  • 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 for Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Finance, NITI Aayog, Invest India and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
  • 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 Indian economy.
  • Facilitate meetings with stakeholders for visiting senior Illumina executives
  • Maintain and communicate an effective monitoring and analysis of major national policy/legislative developments and initiatives likely to impact Illumina’s operations. Provide input to the Asia Leadership team on business development opportunities and longer-term business strategies.
  • Actively participate in trade/commercial related bodies and various programs between India 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.
  • Identify Corporate Social Responsibility programs that can relate to Illumina’s business objectives.

  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:

  • Educational background in Law, Politics, Business, Biology or related degree8-12 years experience working with or in government, politics or relevant regulatory agencies and/or have expertise in the Indian political environment and processes. 
  • Strong government affairs contacts in government ministries relevant to Illumina. A strong technical policy and/or legislative background and ideally well connected with Delhi/Center-based institutions and stakeholders as well as key states across India.
  • 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 communication skills including fluency in Hindi 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:

  • An understanding of genomics and its applications is a plus
  Illumina 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.