Illumina

Senior Director, Illumina Digital Services (IDS) – Singapore

Illumina
BiotechSingapore - Woodlands - NorthTechFull-time1 months ago

About the role

AI summarised

The Senior Director of Illumina Digital Services in Singapore provides executive leadership for technology strategy, delivery, and operational excellence supporting Illumina's Manufacturing and R&D operations. This role oversees IDS capabilities across Data & Analytics, Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Commercial IDS, Technology Services & Operations, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Security, with accountability for Manufacturing and R&D systems. The position requires strategic planning, financial stewardship, people leadership, and matrixed collaboration in a highly regulated, innovation-driven environment.

BiotechFull-timeGeneral

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior IDS leader for the Singapore site and region, with primary accountability for Manufacturing and R&D systems, and leadership oversight across all IDS domains, including Data & Analytics, Infrastructure & Cloud Services (I&CS), Commercial IDS, Technology Services & Operations (TS&O), Artificial Intelligence, and Information Security.
  • Represent IDS at the Singapore site leadership level, acting as a trusted advisor to the Senior Director, Singapore, and to Manufacturing, R&D, and functional leaders.
  • Translate enterprise IDS strategy and VP/CIO priorities into clear site- and region-level execution plans, roadmaps, and delivery commitments.
  • Provide executive oversight into technology enablement across Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, Facilities, and regional IDS capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain a multi-year technology and capability roadmap for the Singapore site and region, aligned with enterprise IDS architecture and investment priorities.
  • Partner with business and functional leaders to prioritize demand, assess tradeoffs, and sequence initiatives across Manufacturing, R&D, Commercial, and enterprise functions.
  • Identify and proactively manage technology, operational, financial, security, and compliance risks impacting the site and region.
  • Provide senior leadership for Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D technology ecosystems, including validated systems.
  • Ensure effective lifecycle management of MES and ERP platforms.
  • Champion modern, engineering-forward, and digital approaches that improve quality, throughput, compliance, and scalability.
  • Partner closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, cost controls, and financial governance.
  • Own IDS site and regional budgets, staffing plans, vendor strategy, and spend management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with 20+ years of experience, including 12+ years of senior IT leadership and 10+ years leading large, complex global teams in Singapore or similar environments.