Strategic Growth Lead, Semiconductor Mask & Metrology

Carl Zeiss SBE; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS seeks a highly experienced Head of Business Development & Field Marketing for Semiconductor Mask Shop & Metrology to drive regional growth and strategic partnerships. You will bridge customer needs with product strategy, lead a new BD&FM function, and collaborate across Sales, Applications, R&D, and HQ to expand the SMS portfolio.

With 10+ years in the SMS domain and strong leadership, you will guide market intelligence, new product introductions, and cross-functional initiatives,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, natural sciences, or a related STEM discipline. A PhD and/or business qualification (e.g., MBA) is preferred.
• 10+ years of technical and commercial experience in Semiconductor Mask Solutions (SMS) and the mask shop ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional partner to SMS Strategic Marketing and Product Management, ensuring customer insights inform product strategy, portfolio priorities, and execution plans.
• Lead customer-facing solution development by translating mask shop requirements into clear value propositions and aligning customer needs with application expertise, engineering capabilities, and portfolio priorities.
• Coordinate regional introductions of new SMS products and solutions, incorporating customer feedback and evaluation results throughout qualification and ramp-up.
• Manage business development and new product introduction projects from initial opportunity through evaluation, qualification, commercialization, and repeat business.
• Collaborate with local Application, Sales, and Service teams and SMS headquarters to drive successful product launches and customer adoption.
• Establish and develop the Business Development & Field Marketing department, defining its structure, roles, responsibilities, and operating processes.

Skills

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering

PhD preferred

MBA preferred

Job description

ZEISS seeks a highly experienced Head of Business Development & Field Marketing for Semiconductor Mask Shop & Metrology to drive regional growth and strategic partnerships. You will bridge customer needs with product strategy, lead a new BD&FM function, and collaborate across Sales, Applications, R&D, and HQ to expand the SMS portfolio.

With 10+ years in the SMS domain and strong leadership, you will guide market intelligence, new product introductions, and cross-functional initiatives,