Director of Business Development, BioInsight

About the role

Illumina is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive strategic growth for its BioInsights Business Unit. This highly visible leadership role develops and executes partnerships that accelerate the adoption of genomics, multiomics and AI-enabled analytics across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and research organisations. The role works closely with senior leaders across R&D, Product, Commercial, Legal and Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global business development and partnership strategy for BioInsight, leading across APAC and supporting other regions.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, academic and government organisations.
• Source, negotiate and close strategic collaborations, data licensing agreements and commercial partnerships.
• Identify new growth opportunities across genomics, multiomics, drug discovery, precision medicine and AI-enabled analytics.
• Lead complex transactions from opportunity assessment through contract execution and ongoing partnership management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to turn scientific innovation into commercial impact.
• Represent Illumina externally at industry events, customer engagements and executive forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Business or a related field; an MBA, PhD, MD, PharmD or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, data licensing, corporate development or commercial leadership in biotechnology, genomics, diagnostics or pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in data partnerships, technology licensing, multiomics, AI-enabled drug discovery or precision medicine.
• Experience evaluating strategic investments, acquisitions or corporate partnerships.
• Proven track record of originating, negotiating and closing strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of genomics, multiomics, drug discovery and precision medicine markets.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with senior and executive-level stakeholders, and an established network in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.