Sr. Director, APAC Service Solutions

Apac Services And Solutions LeaderWhat 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.Position Summary:This role leads the APAC services and solutions organization which is responsible for:The delivery of instrument services including break/fix, service contracts etc.The creation of and delivery of professional services such as proof of concept, training, and workflow consultingThe delivery of large genomic projects such as national scale genomic projects.Profitable revenue growth and customer experience will be the main measures of success for this leader.Reporting Structure:The role reports to the Global VP of Service Solutions with a strong dotted line to the Head of Region. A strong partnership with the commercial team is critical.Scope of Responsibilities:Develops and drives multi-year strategy around revenue generation, margin expansion, customer experience, and employee experienceCreate and execute programs that support the customer journey to speed instrument purchase through to revenue recognition.Provides pre-sale, and post-sale support to Illumina sales teamPartner with the regional commercial team to create and deliver solutions e.g. workflow consulting & proof of concept that supports growth in the region.Partner with the global service and solutions team to ensure that global service and solution products meet needs of regional customersProvide project management support for large deals including presales, and deal execution.Cultivates a strong team that acts as the VOC for product development, e.g. managing Beta testing activities to support better product launchesPartner with global team to establish uniform service standards and processes by which to monitor performanceDevelop and maintain an environment that encourages excellence, accountability, and personal development for all employeesManages customer relations for Sr. level customers on site escalations and resolution. Ensures the Service and Solutions organization develops and execute strategies and programs to manage hot-accounts, customer escalations and resolutionsPartners with the Quality organization on audits (internal, external and customer), CAPA resolutions, quality issue communication to our customers and ensuring successful customer satisfaction through the whole process.Preferred Experience/Education:Substantial knowledge and experience in progressive leadership within a service and support organization or equivalent business leadership experienceDemonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across organizational boundaries.Demonstrated ability to define long-term strategy and translate this into operational plans that can be deployed and measuredDemonstrated knowledge of and use of basic financial tools to manage the business e.g. revenue/COGS/ etc.BA/BS in Business or related field or BS/MS in Life SciencesTypically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 20 years of related experience, with 12+ years of Management experience.