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Jenn Hui Khong (Harvey)

Jenn Hui Khong (Harvey)

Singapore

Summary

Customer-focused healthcare, diagnostics, biopharma, industry, lifescience leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in managing customer engagement, field service support, and business development across APAC. Demonstrated success in improving retention, profitability, and service delivery standards. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, expanding assay portfolios, resolving escalations, and executing contract compliance in regulated environments. Recognized for exceptional technical knowledge, strategic innovation, and interpersonal skills that foster strong stakeholder relationships.

Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Business Director

Biomed Diagnostics Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 09.2024
  • Directed customer experience, field service, and business operations across Southeast Asia, APAC and China
  • Led a cross-functional team including sales and application ambassadors to drive value expansion and improve retention
  • Secured multi-country COVID-19 diagnostics supply contracts (rapid test, qPCR, swab/VTM kits) to Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Maldives
  • Co-developed Rare Disease NGS test with A
  • STAR and AI-powered Shrimp Pathogen digital PCR diagnostic kit
  • Executed upsell strategies and value-added offerings such as spinning off NGS bioinformatics, flow cytometry, and spatial biology services
  • Achieved consistent contract renewal rates above 95%, while driving profit growth through strategic menu expansion
  • Built strong customer relationships through technical expertise, problem-solving, and collaborative stakeholder engagement

Co-Founder & Consultant

AVP International Pte Ltd
07.2016 - 09.2017
  • Expanded education and diagnostic offerings in Southeast Asia, offering services including multiple intelligence analysis, rapid test kits and digital transformation consultancy

Regional Marketing & Business Development Manager

Sysmex Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Guided regional diagnostic business growth and product positioning across distributor networks
  • Conducted strategic account reviews, service training programs, and pricing implementation to enhance customer value
  • Developed cross-market launch strategies, customer engagement and competitive responses in a regulated healthcare landscape

Earlier Career Roles -

Agilent Technologies, Leica Microsystems, Merck Millipore, and IMCB
  • Held scientific and commercial roles with Agilent Technologies, Leica Microsystems, Merck Millipore, and IMCB
  • Supported pre-sales, post-sales service, sales & marketing, assay optimization, and customer escalations for complex life science tools and diagnostic platforms

Education

Ph.D. - Molecular Biology

National University of Singapore

B.Sc. (Hons) - Biotechnology

Murdoch University

Skills

  • Customer Experience Strategy Field Service Management Escalation Resolution
  • Diagnostics Operations Business Development Assay Menu Expansion
  • Contract Compliance SLA Management NPS Improvement
  • Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Scientific Consultation
  • Regulatory Adherence (ISO 13485, HSA, CE) CRM, PowerBI, Salesforce
  • Molecular Diagnostics, Proteomics, Genomics, Cell Culture, Regenerative Medicine Product Commercialization

Accomplishments

  • Co-led development and commercialization of Rare Disease NGS and Shrimp Pathogen Digital PCR kits (potential market > SGD 1 million).
  • Secured industry-government grant for Proof-of-Concept joint research with external scientists (>SGD 150K).
  • Recognized by clients for strong molecular biology knowledge and diagnostic consultation expertise (business growth from SGD 500K to SGD 3 million).
  • Established spatial biology and single-cell analysis service as a new revenue stream in SEA (>SGD 100K).
  • Maintained positive relationships with key opinion leaders and internal stakeholders across diverse territories.

Certification

ISO13485/GDPMDS | Flow Cytometry & NGS | Drug Discovery & Screening | CRM Systems | Customer Analytics (Power BI, Salesforce) | SAP | ERP

Languages

English (Fluent), Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese, Hokkien

Professional Traits

Team-oriented, pragmatic, and results-driven leader. Highly collaborative in matrix and virtual environments. Praised for stakeholder engagement, service quality focus, and innovative solution provider mindset.

Timeline

Regional Business Director

Biomed Diagnostics Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 09.2024

Co-Founder & Consultant

AVP International Pte Ltd
07.2016 - 09.2017

Regional Marketing & Business Development Manager

Sysmex Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2016

B.Sc. (Hons) - Biotechnology

Murdoch University

Earlier Career Roles -

Agilent Technologies, Leica Microsystems, Merck Millipore, and IMCB

Ph.D. - Molecular Biology

National University of Singapore
Jenn Hui Khong (Harvey)