VP Business Development - Security IP - Semiconductor

Vice President, Semiconductors
Location: France
Travel: Regular travel across Europe and internationally

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We are partnering with an international technology business at the forefront of semiconductor and device security to appoint a Vice President, Semiconductors.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven executive who understands the semiconductor ecosystem and can translate deep technical capability into market growth. You will lead strategy, revenue, and profitability for a portfolio spanning hardware-rooted security IP, provisioning and key management services, and specialist security engagements for semiconductor customers.

Working closely with product, architecture, engineering, and marketing teams, you will shape the go-to-market strategy for the semiconductor vertical, build senior customer relationships, and drive design wins and long-term commercial partnerships across key accounts.

The opportunity

You will take end-to-end ownership of the semiconductor business, including market strategy, pipeline development, commercial models, and P&L performance. This role combines executive-level customer engagement with hands-on business leadership in a fast-moving, highly technical environment.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the global go-to-market strategy for the semiconductor vertical
• Drive pipeline creation, bookings, revenue growth, and margin performance
• Own commercial models, forecasting, and overall P&L management
• Lead and develop a cross-functional team spanning sales and product line management
• Partner with technical and product leaders to shape roadmap priorities and market positioning
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across semiconductor and adjacent technology accounts
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements, including licensing, services, and multi-year strategic engagements
• Expand the partner ecosystem across the broader semiconductor value chain
• Establish a disciplined operating cadence around forecasting, deal reviews, KPIs, and execution excellence

Candidate profile

We are interested in senior leaders who bring a strong blend of semiconductor domain expertise, commercial leadership, and technical credibility.

You are likely to offer:

• Significant experience in the semiconductor sector, ideally across silicon, IP, embedded security, or related markets
• A proven track record in go-to-market, business leadership, or commercial roles with ownership of revenue and profitability
• Strong understanding of hardware security, trusted execution environments, secure provisioning, cryptographic key management, and relevant certification or assurance frameworks
• Experience winning and structuring complex commercial deals with enterprise or strategic customers
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence across technical and commercial stakeholders
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage both board-level and deeply technical audiences
• Fluency in English; French is highly desirable

Why consider this role?

• Lead a strategic growth area within an innovative and internationally active business
• Shape the commercial direction of advanced security solutions for the semiconductor market
• Work at the intersection of silicon, cybersecurity, and trusted connected devices
• Take on a visible leadership role with real ownership and influence
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based upside