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.
Director, Business Development,BioInsight
Remote,UK - GlobalBioInsight
Help shape the future of genomics,dataand AI
At Illumina , our mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. As we expand theBioInsightbusiness, we are seeking a Director, BusinessDevelopmentto build strategic partnerships that accelerate genomics driven drug discovery, precision medicine and AI enabled healthcare innovation.
Working at the intersection of genomics,multiomics, data and AI, you willidentify,structureand execute partnerships that enable the development of world class genomic and clinical datasets while creating long term value for customers,partnersand patients.
This is a highly visible role with significant global impact, partnering closely withBioInsightleadership and cross functional teams across R&D, Product, Commercial, Legal and Finance.
What you will do
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Develop and execute the global business development and partnership strategy forBioInsight, leading across EMEA andsupporting acrossother regions.
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Build and expand senior relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology,healthcareand researchorganisationsto drivedealpipeline activity.
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Originate, structure, negotiate and close strategic partnerships across target discovery, clinical and population genomics, data licensing, software, bioinformatics, AI andmultiomicsapplications.
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Lead the full partnership lifecycle from opportunity identification and term sheet development through contract execution, close and ongoing partnership management.
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Partner closely with Illumina ’s experimental, computational and AI and machine learning scientists to translate scientific innovation into commercial opportunities.
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Help shape the strategic roadmap forBioInsight genomics,dataand target discovery capabilities.
What you will bring
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Significant experiencein business development, strategic partnerships, licensingand/or alliance management within life sciences, biotechnology,genomicsor healthcare.
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A proventrack recordof originating,structuringand closing strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnologyorganisations.
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Established senior relationships that can support and acceleratedealpipeline activity.
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Scientific fluency across the drug discovery continuum, with a strong understanding of genomics, human genetics, precision medicine, datapartnershipsand AI enabled healthcare solutions.
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The commercial acumen to translate complex scientific innovation into partnerships that create durable value for all parties.
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The ability to influence senior stakeholders andoperateeffectively across global, matrixedorganisations.
Closing date for applications - 28th August 2026
Why Illumina ?
We are looking for a leader who can Innovate with Purpose , build partnerships that Make Customers Heroes , Win Together across complex global ecosystems and Be Accountable for delivering strategic growth in one of the most exciting areas of genomics,dataand AI. Through a clear focus on the opportunities that matter most, you will also help us Commit to Excellence as we build world class data assets with the potential to transform human health.
If you are excited by the opportunity to build strategic partnerships that unlock the power of genomics,da