Head of Strategic Growth, APAC

Responsibilities

• Create and implement short-term and long-term growth strategies tailored to specialty segments in alignment with global and regional priorities.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives in partnership with country teams and cross-functional leaders to ensure operational follow-through.
• Own revenue outcomes for defined growth segments and ensure accountability for achieving regional growth targets.
• Lead and coordinate functional teams to execute high-impact growth initiatives, including large national genomics programs and channel partnerships.
• Oversee regional launch coordination for non-platform NPIs and product enhancements.
• Collaborate with GMs and senior leadership to integrate strategic growth initiatives into country-level plans.
• Establish budgets for strategic markets and define criteria for monitoring progress and measuring success.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage complex projects, people, and business priorities to exceed goals.
• Strong financial acumen to manage budgets, plans, and expenses for key initiatives.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills with a track record of influencing others in a matrixed environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strategic relationships with senior leaders and external partners.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight and weekend travel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for consulting with executive-level management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (Master’s) preferred.
• 20+ years of related experience, including 12+ years of management experience.
• 10+ years of commercial management experience and 10+ years in healthcare/diagnostic marketing or sales.
• 5+ years of experience working with clinical genomics methods or technologies.

About the Company

Illumina is a global leader in genomics, expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that transform human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and the development of new treatment options.