VP Business Development - Security IP

- Per Annum Paris, France

Semiconductor

Permanent

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

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