Technical Business Development Manager (Semiconductor & Electronics Materials)

ACCELERATED MATERIALS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology startup in Singapore is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager to lead its expansion into the semiconductor supply chain. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving platform adoption within critical applications, managing key accounts, and structuring complex deals. Candidates should have a technical background in semiconductor materials and experience in business development. This role offers a competitive equity package, fast-paced career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Competitive equity package

Mentorship from industry experts

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Business Development or Technical Sales within Semiconductor Materials.
• Proven history of lead generation and closing technology deals.
• Ability to communicate fluently in professional English; Japanese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and close deals in high-value verticals like Thermal Management.
• Structure Joint Development Agreements and licensing models.
• Manage key accounts from sampling to production scale-up.
• Conduct value chain analysis and market size estimation.

Skills

Technical expertise in electronic and semiconductor materials

Advanced networking abilities

Deal structuring involving IP transfer and technology licensing

Collaborative and flexible mindset

Excellent presentation abilities

Managing sales CRMs

International work experience

Experience with Japanese manufacturers

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Physics

Tools

Salesforce

Hubspot

Monday

Job description

Accelerated Materials (AM) is an innovative, seed-stage start-up commercializing a technology platform that bridges the gap between nanomaterial discovery and industrial-scale manufacturing. By combining advanced reaction processes with artificial intelligence and automation, we streamline the pathway of scale-up, reducing the time and cost by up to 90%. With this platform, we provide end-to-end solutions for the advanced materials industry, offering new capabilities and intellectual property in record time.

We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Business Development Manager to spearhead our expansion into the semiconductor and electronics supply chain. You will drive the adoption of our platform for mission-critical applications, specifically targeting applications within the semiconductor industry, such as Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs), Conductive Inks, EMI Shielding and other Advanced Packaging solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and close deals within specific high-value verticals like Thermal Management (TIMs, Phase Change Materials), Interconnects (Ag/Cu Sintering, Conductive Pastes), and EMI Shielding.

• Structure Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and licensing models which handle R&D, equipment sales and manufacturing agreements.
• Translate complex customer requirements—such as bond line thickness (BLT) reduction, thermal conductivity (W/mK) targets, or CTE mismatch—into clear targets and value propositions for our scientific and engineering team.
• Manage key accounts, moving customers from sampling to production scale-up, working with across our commercial and technical teams.
• Work with our corporate strategy team to conduct value chain analysis and market size estimation.

Skills Required

• Technical expertise in electronic and semiconductor materials, for example, being able to comfortably discuss the customer requirements and relate them to our performance improvements in particle morphology control.
• Advanced networking abilities within APAC and globally, with established contacts within the semiconductor ecosystem.
• The ability to structure complex deals involving IP transfer, technology licensing, and co-development.
• A highly collaborative and flexible mindset, with experience of working with start-ups as well as large companies.
• Excellent presentation abilities, able to quickly craft presentations and give them to senior management on a regular basis.
• Expertise in managing sales CRMs like Monday, Hubspot, Salesforce
• Experience in working internationally, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions
• Experience dealing with Japanese materials manufacturers and distributors
• Ability to travel up to 25-40% within APAC/Global

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Business Development or Technical Sales within Semiconductor Materials, Electronic Chemicals, or Specialty Chemicals.
• A degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Physics.
• Familiarity with supply chains in semiconductor manufacturing and packaging.
• A proven history of lead generation and closing deals involving new technology introduction or pilot-line adoption.
• The ability to communicate fluently in professional English. Professional Japanese is a plus.

What You Will Gain

• A competitive equity package (ESOP) allowingyou to share in the company’s success
• A key role inshaping a high-growth, science-driven startup.
• The opportunity towork with cutting-edge technology in AI-driven materials science.
• Fast-paced career growth potential in arapidly moving start-up.
• Mentorship from industry experts.
• A flexible work environment focused oncreating impact