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Senior Manager, Market Access – Northern Europe
Applicants must be able to travel across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics
Closing date: 10th March
The role
As Senior Manager, Market Access here at Illumina you will play a pivotal role in shaping the reimbursement landscape for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) across Northern Europe. Operating at the intersection of healthcare policy, payer strategy and diagnostic innovation, you will lead Illumina’s regional efforts to secure sustainable access for our technologies across the UK, Ireland, and the Nordic markets. You will collaborate closely with Commercial, Health Economics, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, Regulatory and Marketing teams to influence payer pathways, deliver evidence strategies, and support major product launches. This is a highly strategic role with significant visibility, responsibility, and impact on Illumina’s mission to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
Illumina's employee benefits are industry‑leading and include: flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!
Why you
You are an experienced Market Access leader with deep understanding of payer decision‑making, pricing, reimbursement and HTA processes in Northern Europe - particularly within England - paired with experience in at least one of Ireland or the Nordic markets. You thrive in roles where strategic influence, cross‑functional partnership and external engagement come together to create meaningful change.
You bring expertise in shaping reimbursement pathways for diagnostics, medical technologies or health technologies across multiple indications. You are confident navigating evolving healthcare systems, building strong payer relationships, evaluating policy impacts and championing evidence‑generation strategies that drive positive HTA outcomes.
With excellent communication, stakeholder‑management, and negotiation skills, you can influence without formal authority and create alignment across diverse teams. Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in a Nordic language is a strong advantage.
Your background includes significant Market Access experience across both pre‑launch and in‑market products, ideally supported by a relevant advanced degree - although extensive practical expertise is equally valued. You are organized, collaborative, proactive and comfortable leading initiatives across multiple countries in a highly dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Market Access Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute strategic Market Access plans addressing evolving payer and reimbursement environments across Northern Europe.
Act as a change agent who shapes payer readiness for NGS adoption and influences reimbursement policy.
Monitor legislative, regulatory and HTA developments; assess implications and communicate updates to senior stakeholders.
Payer Engagement & External Relations
Serve as the primary payer contact across the region, building strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers.
Gather insights, identify barriers, and translate payer feedback into actionable strategies.
Map payer decision pathways and stakeholder influence networks to navigate and shape external environments.
Evidence Generation & HTA Support
Champion local evidence‑generation strategies and publication plans in partnership with Medical Affairs.
Drive the creation and rollout of global access tools aligned with public and private payer requirements.
Ensure alignment of evidence packages with Northern Europe payer expectations and HTA criteria.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Health Economics, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Government Affairs, and Marketing teams to coordinate Market Access priorities.
Represent Market Access within regional commercial leadership forums.
Align internal teams to support reimbursement objectives and successful product launches.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
Track and report key performance indicators, including reimbursement successes, payer‑engagement outcomes, and evidence‑generation milestones.
Ensure internal visibility and clarity of progress against Market Access goals.
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INDEUR
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 [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 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.
