Description:
The Corporate Business Development (CBD) Team reports to the CFO and is responsible for identifying and acquiring new business lines that align with the company’s strategic goals. The team works closely with other corporate functions and business units to evaluate external opportunities, complete acquisitions that build shareholder value, and integrate them into KLA. The team also has oversight of the Acquisition Life Cycle process. This role is similar to product or strategic marketing within a business unit and requires a mix of technical, financial, communication, and marketing skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze market segments to identify attractive opportunities
- Evaluate individual business lines within those segments
- Conduct both technical and financial assessments
- Present findings clearly and persuasively
- Analyze financial performance, business drivers, competitors, and customer dynamics
- Identify risks and opportunities within companies and market segments
- Develop insights into companies and their applications/segments
- Stay updated on industry trends, customer technologies, and macroeconomic factors
- Understand financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) and capital structures
- Collaborate with legal teams on term sheets, purchase agreements, and IP licensing
- Read, interpret, and summarize a high volume of business documents
- Take initiative in conducting analysis independently
- Create clear, well-designed presentations
- Network effectively across product teams and external sources while maintaining confidentiality
- Attend conferences for market and data research
Unique Aspects of the Role
- Become a subject matter authority in unfamiliar areas and technologies
- Handle large volumes of information and data with intellectual curiosity
- Be a self-starter with minimal daily direction
Travel Requirements
- Approximately 10–15%, with potential increases during active deals
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Physics
- Minimum 6 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably in a product line role
- Must have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Candidate will be required to present results to VP level leadership.