Applied Genomics Specialist (Infectious Disease Testing, Microbial Genomics, Agrigenomics), ASEAN

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At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

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Basic Function and Scope of the Position

The Applied Genomics Specialist (Infectious Disease Testing, Microbial Genomics, Agrigenomics) will be responsible in supporting the potential channel sales opportunities by facilitating translation of expertise and product knowledge into competitive and compelling sales strategies. The goal is to support the promotion of rapid adoption of lllumina technology. The Specialist will support in developing practical solutions and facilitate to build a community of satisfied customers by partnering with sales channel partners and marketing in both pre- and post-sales activities.

This role will focus on supporting lllumina's Infectious Disease Testing, Microbial Genomics, and Agrigenomics business in ASEAN to facilitate adoption of lllumina technology across Infectious Disease Testing, Microbial Genomics, Agrigenomics, and Environmental Genomics applications and others where opportunity presents. Occasional business trip may be required to support operational needs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Apply the relevant local expertise for Infectious Disease Testing, Microbial Genomics, Agrigenomics, and Environmental Genomics applications and communicate customers’ needs to regional management, global product management, marketing and market development

Facilitate communicating a broad knowledge of the market environment including: current and possible future market trends, practices and information affecting the business; industry trends; competition and competitive environment; marketplace strategies and tactics

Communicate to customers on several aspects where necessary such as end-to-end workflows, study design, possible solutions, product positioning and competitor comparisons.

Support channel sales teams to impart deep domain knowledge, including discussion of relevant publications and supporting literature with key customers.

Have a deep knowledge of Illumina’s products and the value to customers

Provide engaging presentations to facilitate promotion of market interest in lllumina technologies

Demonstrate the ability being a valuable addition to discussions and conference programs

Attend relevant trade shows and conferences

In collaboration with channel sales and marketing teams, coordinate and execute strategic plans for winning new business for the purpose of expanding market share, and building upon existing programs.

Support the identification and interaction with key customer types such as Public Health and Infectious Disease Molecular Testing Laboratories, Academic Researchers, Plant and Animal Testing Service Providers, Professional Societies, to facilitate the introduction of Illumina products into new customer groups

Support channel sales management to approach the district market with new assays and technologies or customers to promote solutions within target customer base.