Location note: Hybrid (preferrably one of the countries where TESCAN has office + 50 % travelling)

TESCAN, a global leader in scientific instrumentation and cutting-edge technology solutions, is seeking an accomplished professional to lead high-value collaborative innovation programs that will shape the future of semiconductor technology. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of strategic R&D, international partnerships, and groundbreaking public-private collaborations.

Why This Role Matters

In line with TESCAN’s ambitious roadmap, you will identify, design, and secure multi-million-euro funding opportunities from programs like Horizon Europe, Eureka, US Chips Act, and national or industrial initiatives. Your work will directly drive our innovation pipeline—transforming ideas into impactful technologies and strengthening our leadership in the semiconductor industry.

What You’ll Do

• Spot Opportunities Before Others Do: Identify and evaluate strategic funding programs aligned with our R&D and commercial goals.
• Shape Winning Proposals: Lead proposal creation, coordinating diverse internal teams and influential external partners.
• Build and Lead World-Class Consortia: Negotiate roles, establish governance, and foster long-term partnerships.
• Deliver with Excellence: Ensure financial compliance, transparent reporting, and audit readiness for government-funded projects.
• Be the Bridge: Serve as TESCAN’s key representative to governmental agencies, industry leaders, and strategic stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like

• Securing and initiating high-value collaborative funded projects.
• Building trusted, effective partnerships across borders.
• Delivering tangible project outcomes leading zo commercial or strategic impact (e.g, prototypes of a new product line, patents, publications).
• Aligning public funding with TESCAN’s long-term R&D and market growth objectives.

Your Background

• Business Development Experience: Robust ability to drive business development by proactively seeking, identifying, designing, and developing projects for funding.
• Academic Excellence: Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Deep Industry Roots: 5–10 years’ expertise in semiconductor processes and a strong professional network in the sector.
• Proven Track Record: Successful experience in Horizon Europe, Eureka, US Chips Act, or equivalent large-scale funding programs.
• Financial & Strategic Acumen: Skilled in turning opportunities into viable, funded projects with measurable impact.
• Global Collaboration Skills: Exceptional project management, cross-cultural communication, and partnership-building abilities.
• Languages: Fluent in English (French or German a strong plus).

Why TESCAN?

• Global Impact: Work on projects that shape industries and scientific advancement.
• Innovation-Driven Culture: We value initiative, creativity, and bold thinking.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with top-tier scientists, engineers, and innovators worldwide.
• Strategic Influence: Your work will directly steer the direction of our future technologies.

If you are a visionary leader ready to leverage your semiconductor expertise and international funding experience to create lasting impact—TESCAN is ready for you.

Apply now and let’s shape the future of technology together.