illumina

Director, Federal Government Affairs (Washington D.C. / Remote)

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At a Glance

Location
US - Washington DC, United States
Work Regime
remote
Employment
Full time
Experience
15–18 years
Compensation
United States of America is: $187,400 - $281,000. Should the level or location
Posted
2026-07-29

Key Requirements

Required Skills

AI

Domain Knowledge

  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Medical
  • Regulatory

Requirements

Demonstrates business acumen with knowledge of current policies, practices, and competitive landscape, as well as future trends and challenges in the marketplace

We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics.

Responsibilities

Drives development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups, aligning with business objectives.

Prepares policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and provides thought leadership and recommendations in collaboration with the government affairs team.

Responsible for engaging with policymakers, leaders of government and industry councils, and lobbyists to influence public policy, monitor government initiatives, and advocate for specific plans to advance the company’s objectives.

Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs, and other related duties may be assigned.

This role will report to the Vice President, Government Affairs for US and Canada.

Provides analysis of proposed federal legislation to determine potential impact on the organization.