• The Business Director will lead the commercial strategy, growth, and overall business performance for a portfolio of specialty chemicals serving the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Lead sales, marketing, business development, and key account management activities across assigned markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, OEMs, and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer requirements within the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Develop long-term growth strategies for advanced materials, electronic chemicals, and high-purity chemical products.
• Establish sales forecasts, pricing strategies, budgets, and financial performance targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer demand, and changes in semiconductor technology.
• Partner closely with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and technical service teams.
• Translate customer and market needs into product development and investment priorities.
• Lead negotiations involving strategic supply agreements, pricing, and long-term customer contracts.
• Drive customer retention and expansion through exceptional commercial and technical support.
• Ensure the business consistently meets revenue, margin, EBITDA, and growth objectives.
• Develop and manage annual operating plans, capital requirements, and strategic investments.
• Present business performance, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, licensing opportunities, and new product opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial and business development team members.
• Fully remote opportunity, up to 50% travel.

• The Business Director Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field required.
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial, business development, and leadership experience in semiconductor chemicals, specialty chemicals, electronic materials, or a related advanced manufacturing industry required.
• Global experience (Japan ideal).
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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