Board Advisor – Enterprise IT Strategy & Data Center Innovation

Location: India / Singapore (Remote)
Engagement: Part-time, Strategic Advisory

About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned Board Advisor to provide strategic oversight and domain expertise to a biotechnology research company pioneering DNA-based data storage solutions. This advisory role will support the leadership team in shaping go-to-market strategy, aligning with enterprise IT infrastructure standards, and navigating the procurement and integration landscape within global data center ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Counsel: Advise the leadership team on aligning DNA data storage innovations with enterprise IT strategies and infrastructure roadmaps.
• Enterprise Positioning: Guide the development of a compelling enterprise value proposition targeted at CIOs, CTOs, and infrastructure leaders.
• Procurement Insight: Share expertise on procurement cycles, hardware decision-making, and vendor ecosystems in large-scale data center operations.
• Technology Adoption: Help evaluate integration pathways and interoperability with existing data center architectures and enterprise IT workflows.
• Executive Engagement: Support senior-level stakeholder engagement, including enterprise engineering, operations, and procurement teams.
• Risk and Opportunity Identification: Provide an outside-in perspective on market dynamics, adoption risks, and long-term commercialization opportunities.

Profile Requirements:

• Extensive board-level or senior executive experience in enterprise IT, data center infrastructure, or technology procurement.
• Demonstrated leadership in technology strategy, innovation adoption, and enterprise solution positioning.
• Experience advising or operating within leading technology companies, particularly in hardware or infrastructure domains.
• Ability to bring strategic, commercial, and technical lenses to complex decisions.
• Strong network and credibility with enterprise buyers, cloud infrastructure leaders, and procurement influencers.