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.

An opportunity to combine a passion for writing with a love of science in an engaging, creative fashion. As a Sr Copywriter in the Illumina Creative Lab, you’ll collaborate deeply with visual designers and subject matter experts to develop compelling campaign messaging and strategies that promote Illumina products and services and elevate the Illumina brand.  

Job Responsibilities

Create compelling stories that translate scientific technologies and products into clearly defined advantages and benefits focused on customer needs 

Collaborate with marketing, R&D, commercial, and Creative Lab partners on product launches  

Shape campaign messaging themes and produce playbooks that clearly articulate campaign goals, expectations, and assets 

Help produce creative briefs and hone messaging based on input from subject matter experts 

Create high-impact materials, including brochures, web pages, print ads, banner ads, social posts, and more, that convey the benefits of Illumina to both research and clinical audiences 

Write attention-grabbing titles and subheads 

Write hero-focused and product-based video scripts that support multiple topics, including customer interviews, how to videos, introductory videos, story videos 

Embrace the Illumina brand and partner with the Brand Strategy team to develop brand-level messages and communications 

Extend brand and omni-channel storytelling through a broader lens across ecosystems, business goals, and platforms  

Ensure adherence to brand verbal and visual guidelines  

Learn the basics of Illumina products and our audiences; know who to go to for more information 

Give and receive feedback 

Occasional travel required 

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

5+ years of experience writing for biotechnology, medical, or pharmaceutical industries 

A diverse portfolio of work showcasing multiple project types 

Excellent creative writing and editorial skills and the ability to think strategically 

An interest in Illumina and genomics, and a drive to learn more 

Demonstrated understanding of how to shift writing depending on audience, touchpoint, and channel 

Strong attention to detail 

Effective communication skills  

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and iterate quickly  

Strong interpersonal skills: listening, negotiating, and decision-making  

Proven ability to foster strong working relationships with team members and cross-functional partners  

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Copywriter role based in the United States of America is: $80,900 - $121,300. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. 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.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and 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 demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. 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. 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. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.