Head of Strategic Growth, APAC

About the Role

This leadership position at Illumina is based in Singapore and sits on the APAC Commercial Leadership Team, reporting to the APAC Head of Region. The role is centered on designing and executing growth plans for specialty segments across APAC, with direct accountability for revenue performance. It is a hands-on execution role with responsibility for delivering measurable outcomes across both near-term and long-term priorities, aligned to regional and global goals.

The position will coordinate functional and cross-functional teams to deliver major growth initiatives across the region, including large national genomics programs, segment leadership activities, and channel partnerships. It also involves working closely with general managers and senior leaders across the commercial organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and put into action growth plans for both immediate and long-range goals, customized by specialty segment and aligned with regional and global priorities.
• Work alongside country teams and cross-functional leaders to ensure plans are executed effectively and translated into operational results.
• Take ownership of revenue results for assigned growth segments and remain accountable for hitting regional growth targets.
• Lead teams responsible for carrying out strategic initiatives, with emphasis on delivery and execution rather than advisory support.
• Manage regional launch coordination for non-platform new product introductions and product improvements, and share regional insights with global teams for roadmap planning.
• Partner with general managers and senior leaders to embed growth initiatives into country plans and ensure smooth delivery.
• Shape strategic vision, planning, and direction across multiple functions or integrated departments.
• Build budgets for strategic markets with general managers, set short- and long-term goals, and define how progress and success will be tracked.
• Contribute recommendations to executive leaders and advance innovative ideas based on deep company knowledge.
• Engage regularly with the Head of Region, general managers, senior leaders of support functions, and executives on issues spanning functions, divisions, and customers.
• Collaborate with internal and external executive stakeholders to align direction with company and regional objectives.
• Use strong communication and persuasion skills to negotiate critical matters while maintaining relationships.
• Be recognized as a visible leader who delivers measurable business impact.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Illumina’s market position, strategy, objectives, and organizational structure.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects, people, customer needs, and business priorities to achieve or exceed goals.
• Solid financial capability to handle budgets, plans, and spending for key initiatives.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for working with senior leadership and aligning strategy to long-term outcomes.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional and matrixed environments, including influencing others with or without formal authority.
• Experience leading direct, indirect, and virtual teams, along with coaching and leadership experience in matrix structures.
• Ability to develop and sustain strategic relationships with senior internal leaders and outside stakeholders.
• Experience working across different global time zones and cultures.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including overnight and weekend travel.
• Commitment to working in a professional, ethical, and legally compliant manner while upholding company mission and values.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Typically 20+ years of relevant experience, including 12+ years in management roles.
• 10+ years of commercial management experience.
• 10+ years in healthcare, diagnostics marketing, or sales.
• 5+ years working with clinical genomics methods or technologies.
• Broad understanding of corporate functions and operations.
• Strong awareness of market dynamics and sales opportunities for the company’s products.

Additional Information

Illumina describes itself as a mission-driven company focused on expanding access to genomic technology and supporting early disease detection, diagnosis, and better treatment options. The organization highlights a culture of belonging, collaboration, inclusion, and diverse perspectives, along with employee resource groups that support development, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.

The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship, or genetic information.

Background checks are conducted for candidates who receive a conditional offer, and applicants with arrest or conviction records will be evaluated in line with applicable laws. Such results may lead to withdrawal of the offer where permitted by law.

Applicants are informed that the use of generative AI during the application and interview process is prohibited. Accommodation support is available for candidates who need assistance with the application or interview process.

This opening will remain available until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has enough qualified applicants.

Eligibility

This role is intended for senior professionals with extensive leadership, commercial, and healthcare or diagnostics experience who can lead regional growth execution across APAC.