OverviewIn this role you drive growth for Illumina's oncology portfolio across Italy, serving as a trusted technical advisor to clinicians and researchers.
You will partner with cross?functional teams to accelerate adoption of genomics-based cancer solutions, shaping strategic account plans and engaging key stakeholders.
You'll translate complex oncology workflows into actionable value for customers, contributing to Illumina's mission of advancing precision oncology.
This position offers meaningful impact by expanding access to cutting-edge diagnostics and forging strong collaborations with labs, doctors, and industry leaders.
Retribuzione / BenefitsFlexible time off
Volunteer time off
Private medical insurance
Pension plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Compassion and care time off
ResponsabilitàAchieve and exceed oncology sales targets through new accounts, expanded relationships, and positioning Illumina as partner of choice
Develop and execute business plans targeting early adopters, strategic labs, and clinical accounts
Build and maintain relationships with oncologists, molecular pathologists, laboratory directors, and KOLs
Collaborate with Account Managers, Channel Partners, and cross?functional teams to qualify leads and close sales
Demonstrate and communicate complex oncology workflows (NGS, liquid biopsy, companion diagnostics, biomarkers) to diverse stakeholders




Provide training and enablement materials and deliver impactful presentations at events
Build and manage a robust oncology opportunity pipeline and deliver accurate forecasts via CRM
Lead and contribute to cross?functional projects with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Market Access, and Government Affairs
Capture customer insights to inform product development and marketing strategies
Represent Illumina at oncology congresses, tradeshows, and conferences in Italy and Southern Europe
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor's degree (required); MSc/PhD in Life Sciences, Medicine, or related field strongly preferred
Proven sales experience in oncology with track record of growing accounts
Strong technical knowledge of oncology workflows including molecular biology, genomics, and NGS
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to network across organizational levels and build long?term KOL relationships
Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with strong customer focus
Fluency in Italian and English
Willingness to travel ~60% (Italy with occasional trips to Slovenia, Croatia, and Greece)
communication
negotiation
presentation
oncology workflows (NGS, liquid biopsy, companion diagnostics, biomarkers)
molecular biology
genomics

📌 Senior Oncology Sales Specialist – Italy (Bardi)
🏢 Illumina
📍 Bardi