Associate Director, Government Affairs & Market Access (LATAM)

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director Government Affairs & Market Access to drive external engagement and access strategies across Latin America with a primary focus on enabling timely and sustainable access to innovative genomic testing. This role is responsible for aligning policy reimbursement and government relations efforts to support Illuminas growth and mission in the region. The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in healthcare policy with hands-on experience in payer engagement and a proven ability to navigate complex health systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integrated government affairs and market access strategies that align policy reimbursement and external engagement objectives 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.
• Shape national policy and reimbursement environments to support sustainable and timely patient access to innovative genomic testing.
• Lead the development of country-specific access strategies incorporating policy pricing and evidence-generation elements.
• Represent Illumina in relevant policy forums working groups and trade associations to position the company as a partner in advancing precision medicine.
• Monitor and analyze legislative regulatory and reimbursement developments providing strategic insights and guidance to internal teams.
• 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.
• Identify evidence gaps and coordinate with cross-functional teams (including HEOR Medical Affairs Patient Advocacy Communications and Regulatory) to support local evidence generation and publications.
• Lead develop & motivate team including matrix reporting members by fostering a culture of learning continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ensure all external engagements are conducted in accordance with applicable compliance ethics and corporate governance standards.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience with 7 years of Management experience.
• University degree in International Relations Law Public Policy Health Economics Life Sciences or a related field.
• Extensive progressively responsible experience in government affairs market access or healthcare policy within the life sciences diagnostics or pharmaceutical sector.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare systems and reimbursement frameworks in Latin America particularly Brazil Colombia Mexico and Argentina.
• Proven ability to influence policy and payer decision-making through strategic engagement and evidence-based advocacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience working cross-functionally and internationally.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese with professional proficiency in Spanish.
• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally as required.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. 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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.