Informatics Sales Specialist - Dubai or Saudi Arabia
IlluminaUnited Arab Emirates - DubaiPosted 7 April 2026
Job Description
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?
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.
Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Informatics Sales Specialist
Field-based role | Travel up to 60% across GCC, Africa and Turkey
Location: Dubai, UAE or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
As an Informatics Sales Specialist at Illumina in the Middle East and Emerging Markets region, you will be part of a dynamic commercial team, driving the adoption of our cutting‑edge informatics solutions across a multi‑country territory. This field‑based role combines scientific expertise with strategic customer engagement, supporting customers across Research, Clinical Genomics, Healthcare, Pharma, and Population Genomics in optimizing their NGS and array data analysis workflows. You will collaborate closely with account managers and the broader sales and support organization as well as product management and marketing teams, to deliver impactful solutions that accelerate discovery and improve outcomes.
Why This Role Matters
In this highly influential role, you will engage with Csuite leaders, IT architects, developers, and bioinformaticians to drive adoption of Illumina’s informatics portfolio. Your work will empower organisations to deliver cutting edge genomics programs and advance precision medicine across some of the world’s most dynamic markets.
What You’ll Do
Commercial Impact
Drive regional sales growth across Illumina’s informatics portfolio, from lead generation to closing.
Represent Illumina at conferences, roadshows, trade events, and customer seminars.
Coach customers on optimal use of Illumina’s informatics solutions—enabling rapid adoption and long-term value.
Strategic Collaboration
Partner closely with account managers, sales specialists, and channel partners to deliver customer success.
Deliver technical and commercial presentations, workshops, and training.
Build strong relationships across technical and business stakeholders.
Provide Voice-of-Customer insights to global product, development, and marketing teams.
Support internal and external enablement as the regional subject matter expert.
Own sales reporting, metrics, and performance analyses.
Contribute to account planning and regional market development strategies.
What You Bring
Extensive experience in B2B life sciences sales within the GCC
Strong expertise in genomic applications and computational methods
Deep understanding of clinical sequencing workflows
Good understanding of local data security and privacy requirements
Hands-on experience with:
NGS data analysis (variant calling, filtering, annotation, interpretation, reporting)
Multi-omic data formats and applications
Enterprise informatics platforms and pipelines
Cloud technologies and pricing models
Proof-of-concept design and technical demonstrations
Additional experience with LIMS and laboratory informatics will be a strong advantage
Exceptional English communication and training skills
Arabic fluency highly desirable; French a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
Proven success in customer facing roles, delivering exceptional service
Willingness to travel ~60% across GCC, Africa and Turkey
MSc or PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or a related field
What Can You Expect
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