Strategic Growth Director, Semiconductor Markets

Materion Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation seeks a Director of Marketing & Business Development (EM) to drive strategic growth in the Semiconductor sector. This role defines market strategy, expands SAM, and accelerates new product development while serving as external ambassador to customers, OEMs, and industry partners.

You will lead cross‑functional initiatives across Commercial, Technology & Innovation, Product Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership, translating insights into actionable plans and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in materials science, engineering, chemistry, physics, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor materials, thin-film deposition, advanced packaging, or adjacent semiconductor technology markets.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in strategy, business development, key account management, and new product introduction (NPI).
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience building multi-level customer relationships and developing market-driven technology roadmaps.
• Must have US person status.

Responsibilities

• Develop market strategy and insights for semiconductor materials.
• Lead business development and cross-functional initiatives across strategy, sales, and product management.
• Represent Materion at industry events and manage external partnerships to strengthen visibility.
• Provide senior leadership with updates on market conditions and strategic implications.
• Ensure internal alignment across Commercial, Technology & Innovation, Product Management, and Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Executive-level communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields

Job description

Materion Corporation seeks a Director of Marketing & Business Development (EM) to drive strategic growth in the Semiconductor sector. This role defines market strategy, expands SAM, and accelerates new product development while serving as external ambassador to customers, OEMs, and industry partners.

You will lead cross‑functional initiatives across Commercial, Technology & Innovation, Product Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership, translating insights into actionable plans and