Defence & Security Biz Dev Lead | Strategic Partnerships

Science [&] Technology AS; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy & responsibility

International exposure

Competitive salary & benefits

Collaboration with skilled teams

Job summary

ST&T Delft is seeking a Medior Business Development Manager for the Defence & Security sector to bridge technology, stakeholders, and operational needs. You will engage with Defence organisations, research partners, and industry players to identify opportunities and shape deployable solutions for mission-critical environments.

The role requires translating complex, high-tech concepts into practical propositions, building partnerships, and representing the company at industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level working and thinking ability.
• Experience in Defence & Security sector or comparable environment.
• Strong affinity with high-tech systems and innovation.
• Understanding of Defence-related systems or environments (e.g. C4ISR) is a strong advantage.
• Experience in business development, stakeholder management, or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Defence stakeholders, research institutions, and industry partners.
• Translate operational needs into concrete opportunities and collaborations.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Defence & Security domain.
• Stay up to date with market trends, emerging technologies, and Defence developments.
• Represent the organisation at events, exhibitions, and industry gatherings.
• Work closely with internal technical teams to shape proposals and solutions.
• Support the development of business cases and value propositions.
• Contribute to turning innovative technologies into practical, field-ready capabilities.

Skills

Strong communicator

Fluent Dutch

Fluent English

High-tech systems

Defence domain experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

ST&T Delft is seeking a Medior Business Development Manager for the Defence & Security sector to bridge technology, stakeholders, and operational needs. You will engage with Defence organisations, research partners, and industry players to identify opportunities and shape deployable solutions for mission-critical environments.

The role requires translating complex, high-tech concepts into practical propositions, building partnerships, and representing the company at industry events.