Director of Business Development, BioInsight

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.

Help shape the future of genomics-driven drug discovery and precision medicine.

Illumina is seeking a Director Business Development to drive strategic growth for the BioInsights Business this highly visible leadership role you will develop and execute partnerships that accelerate the adoption of genomics multiomics and AI-enabled analytics across pharmaceutical biotechnology healthcare and research organizations.

Working closely with senior leaders across R&D Product Commercial Legal and Finance you will identify new growth opportunities build strategic relationships and lead complex collaborations that create long-term value for customers and patients worldwide

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global business development and partnership strategy for BioInsight leading across APAC and supporting across other regions.
• Build and maintain senior relationships across pharmaceutical biotechnology healthcare academic and government organizations.
• Source negotiate and close strategic collaborations 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 translate scientific innovation into commercial impact.
• Represent Illumina externally at industry events customer engagements and executive forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Genomics Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Business or a related field. MBA PhD MD PharmD or equivalent advanced degree will be preferred.
• 18 years of experience in business development strategic partnerships licensing corporate development or commercial leadership within biotechnology genomics diagnostics or pharmaceutical industries.
• 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.
• Established network across pharmaceutical biotechnology or healthcare organizations.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

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 To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.