Strategic BD Lead - Semiconductors & Advanced Materials

De Beers Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Six (E6) is seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Senior Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and secure new long-term growth opportunities for our diamond-based technologies.

This role will focus on expanding the adoption of E6 solutions across high-growth industrial sectors, with emphasis on semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, defense and emerging technology applications.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in sales or business development for industrial applications/ customers.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience with defense/government contracts preferred.
• US citizen or Green Card holder.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.
• Ideally based near Santa Clara, Houston or Portland.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new market opportunities and strategic customer relationships.
• Build networks across semiconductor, industrial, defense, and advanced manufacturing ecosystems.
• Develop compelling business cases and growth strategies for investment.
• Lead engagements and negotiations with executive-level stakeholders.
• Structure partnerships, supply agreements, licensing arrangements for long-term value.
• Collaborate with R&D, product, operations, and commercial teams to align market needs with roadmaps.
• Deliver annual opportunity development and market penetration plans.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Executive stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiations

Semiconductor industry experience

Business development

Market analysis

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

MBA preferred

Job description

Element Six (E6) is seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Senior Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and secure new long-term growth opportunities for our diamond-based technologies.

This role will focus on expanding the adoption of E6 solutions across high-growth industrial sectors, with emphasis on semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, defense and emerging technology applications.