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Executive Sales Specialist Arrays - META+ (Middle East, Turkey & Africa) – Genotyping

Saudia Arabia (Remote)

Travel – up to 50 - 60%

As the META+ Array Sales Specialist – Genotyping here at Illumina, you will be the regional subject matter expert for our Infinium array portfolio across human, non-human and custom genotyping applications.

In this strategic commercial role, you will partner with account managers, product management, marketing, medical & government affairs, and market access teams to grow array revenue, enable major account success, and strengthen Illumina’s market position. You will support strategic deals, guide customers to the best array and sequencing solutions, and ensure commercial teams across the subregion are well trained on workflows, software, and value propositions.

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 bring deep scientific expertise - ideally with a PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or related fields (or a Master’s with substantial experience). You have hands‑on experience with DNA microarrays or genomic technologies, and you thrive in customer‑facing, fast‑moving commercial environments. You’re a strategic thinker with strong communication skills, able to translate customer needs into impactful solutions, and to influence decisions across multiple levels. You enjoy building long-term relationships, delivering compelling presentations, and collaborating across matrixed commercial teams. Experience in Genotyping, product commercialization, and proven experience in sales or customer‑facing roles will set you up for success.

Key Responsibilities Include

Customer & Market Leadership

Manage full cycle customer engagement across the human array market, including relationship building, opportunity qualification, and proposal development.

Maintain strong, long-term partnerships with key customers, thought leaders, and decision makers.

Translate customer needs into tailored solutions spanning arrays and sequencing.

Opportunity & Business Growth

Develop strategies to win new business, expand market share, and build a high‑quality pipeline.

Identify and shape major opportunities (> $1M), leading pursuit strategies and win plans.

Provide thought leadership by introducing innovative approaches to solve customer challenges.

Commercial Enablement & Training

Support large accounts and complex deals across the subregion.

Train local account managers and commercial teams on array products, workflows, and software.

Equip teams with sales tools, competitive insights, and marketing collateral.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with product management, marketing, and array leadership to execute customer-centric plans.

Share market insights with global teams to influence product strategy and future developments.

Collaborate in Illumina’s team-selling model with account managers, specialists, inside sales, and distributors.

#LI-REMOTE

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 accommodations@illumina.com. 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.

Executive Sales Specialist Arrays - META+

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