Director of Business Development

🕒 August 13

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £121.3k - £181.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

💰 Business Development (BDR)

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Illumina

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1998

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🏭 Manufacturing

💰 $750M Post-IPO Debt on 2023-01

Healthcare • Consulting • Manufacturing

Illumina is a leading company in the genomics field, providing innovative technologies for the analysis of genetic variation and function. They offer a wide range of products and services, including sequencing platforms, microarray technology, library preparation kits, bioinformatics software, and comprehensive genomic solutions. Illumina's next-generation sequencing platforms are used for various research and clinical applications, such as cancer research, reproductive health, and genetic disease detection. The company is dedicated to improving human health by enabling researchers and clinicians to accelerate their genomic discoveries and applications, ultimately impacting precision medicine and life sciences globally.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute the global business development and partnership strategy for BioInsight, leading across EMEA and supporting other regions • Build and expand senior relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and research organisations • Originate, structure, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships across target discovery, clinical and population genomics, data licensing, software, bioinformatics, AI, and multiomics applications • Lead the full partnership lifecycle from opportunity identification and term sheet development through contract execution, close, and ongoing partnership management • Partner with experimental, computational, and AI/machine learning scientists to translate scientific innovation into commercial opportunities • Shape the strategic roadmap for BioInsight genomics, data, and target discovery capabilities • Partner with BioInsight leadership and cross-functional teams across R&D, Product, Commercial, Legal, and Finance

🎯 Requirements

• Significant experience in business development, strategic partnerships, licensing, and/or alliance management within life sciences, biotechnology, genomics, or healthcare • Proven track record of originating, structuring, and closing strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations • Established senior relationships to support and accelerate deal pipeline activity • Scientific fluency across the drug discovery continuum • Strong understanding of genomics, human genetics, precision medicine, data partnerships, and AI-enabled healthcare solutions • Commercial acumen to translate complex scientific innovation into durable-value partnerships • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively across global, matrixed organisations

🏖️ Benefits

• Variable cash programs (bonus or commission) • Equity for eligible roles • Globally differentiated and locally tailored benefits • Support during important life moments • Flexible time off • Opportunities to give back • Weeklong company-wide summer shutdown • Flexible benefits in the UK • Company contribution of 10% into your pension • Private medical insurance • Additional benefits to support employees and their families • Employee Resource Groups offering career development experiences, cultural awareness, and social responsibility opportunities