Business Development Lead – Commercialization

Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.

Business Development Lead for semiconductor venture, working on commercialization of AR/VR technologies. Collaborating with researchers and industry partners to develop the business plan and market strategies.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €4,901 - €5,709 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business planning, market analysis, and financial modeling, with a strong focus on strategic business development in capital-intensive industries. Proficient in preparing business documents in German and communicating effectively in an international environment.

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Business PlanningMarket AnalysisFinancial ModellingStrategic Business DevelopmentProfessional Fluency in German

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchFinancial ModellingBusiness PlanningMarket AnalysisCommercializationStrategic Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeDiploma

Industry Keywords

Micro-LEDsAR/VR Display TechnologiesSemiconductor WafersEpitaxyPhotonicsElectronicsFabrication Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the development of the business plan
Together with other team members, conducting comprehensive market research covering micro-LEDs, AR/VR display technologies, semiconductor wafers, epitaxy, and related supply chains
Defining the target market, customer segments, early-adopter strategy, and addressable market potential
Supporting the preparation and revision of the EXIST Research Transfer application and related presentations
Representing the business perspective within the founding team and supporting strategic decision-making throughout the project

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in business, finance, or a related discipline
Master’s degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification is required
Demonstrated knowledge of business planning, market analysis, financial modelling, commercialization, or strategic business development
Professional fluency (C2 level) in German, with the ability to prepare business and application documents and communicate with German institutions and industrial partners
Good command of English for communication within an international scientific and industrial environment
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: Semiconductor, photonics, display, electronics, or fabrication industries
Financial modelling for capital-intensive or hardware-based businesses

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to join the founding team of a research-based semiconductor deep-tech venture at an early stage
Access to a strong scientific environment and specialized semiconductor research infrastructure
The possibility of assuming a long-term leadership role in the future spin-off, subject to mutual agreement and successful company development
Job security and a good work-life balance
Modern office located in the heart of Berlin with excellent public transport connections and a subsidized travel ticket
Supportive environment with experts for various scientific sub-fields
International and culturally diverse community
Mobile work
Possibility to participate in professional development and/or exchange programs