Lam Research

Senior Director Business Development

Lam Research$175K — $389K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Senior leadership experience in customer-facing roles within semiconductor capital equipment
  • Track record of delivering predictable business results through structured cadences
  • Strong commercial acumen including pricing and margin management
  • Experience leading global teams in complex environments
  • Experience at executive or managing director level within a semiconductor company (preferred)
  • Success in leading large-scale organizational change or process transformation (preferred)
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of GCO's Value Focus strategy for NA and EU regions
  • Partner with Sales, Product Groups, and executive leadership for growth and customer success
  • Continuously enhance forecasting and planning to anticipate customer demand
  • Improve customer trust metrics through effective response and tool delivery
  • Drive profitable growth via disciplined execution of pricing and deal governance
  • Ensure integrity in demand planning and accurate forecasting across systems
  • Build and lead a scalable global BDSO organization for sustained growth

Benefits

  • Hybrid work location models for flexibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package investing in employee phases of life
  • Opportunities for remote work and on-site collaboration
  • Potential for career advancement within a supportive environment
  • Tools and systems for improved operational efficiency
Full Job Description
The impact you'll make

The Senior Director, Business Development & Sales Operations NA& EU (BDSO) is a business leadership role accountable for delivering predictable business results, improving customer trust, and driving profitable growth through the disciplined execution of planning, commercial, and Value Focus processes for NA and EU regions. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to regional account teams, product and services business development groups, and order fulfillment stakeholders by ensuring alignment of priorities and objectives with both annual and multi-year corporate business goals for the NA& EU regions.

What you'll do

Enable business objectives and differentiate sales strategies for multi-year profitable growth:
  • Lead GCO's Value Focus strategy implementation across all NA and EU regions, in alignment with Lam's long-term business priorities and the Lam Management System.
  • Act as a senior partner to Sales, Product Groups, Operations, and executive leadership to enable growth, profitability, and customer success.

Customer Trust & Business Execution:
  • Continuously improve internal forecasting and planning methods to anticipate customer demand for Lam equipment, upgrades, and services.
  • Own improvement of customer trust metrics through speed to response, tool delivery planning systems, and effective management of customer escalations.
  • Enable successful customer ramps through on-time tool deliveries, installations, and proactive issue resolution.
  • Ensure disciplined execution of Customer Delivery Experience (CDX) priorities across regions and accounts.


Profitability & Commercial Excellence:
  • Drive profitable growth through disciplined execution of pricing, Value Focus (VF 2.0), and deal governance processes.
  • Ensure timely profitability modeling to support Strategic Account Reviews (SARs), quarterly execution reviews, and long-range planning.
  • Deliver region-specific pricing uplift and margin improvement commitments in partnership with Revenue Management and field leadership.


What you'll do, con't

Planning, Forecasting & Operational Rigor:
  • Own demand planning and forecast integrity across systems and upgrades, including Max Demand View and upside planning horizons.
  • Improve Sales Ops Requested Date (SRD) accuracy, configuration, and execution stability through disciplined operating rhythms and cross-functional alignment.
  • Lead the quarterly business cadence, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and Quarterly Forecast Reviews (QXRs) with accountability to enterprise commitments.


Shareholder Value & Commit Accountability:
  • Deliver shareholder value by meeting quarterly revenue and shipment commitments within defined forecast tolerance.
  • Drive higher efficiency across GCO through improved systems, tools (including AI-enabled capabilities), and standardized processes.


Organization & Talent Development:
  • Build and lead a scalable global BDSO organization to support sustained multi-year growth.
  • Ensure effective hiring, onboarding, and role assimilation so new hires assume full ownership within defined timeframes.
  • Strengthen leadership capability, engagement, inclusion, and execution discipline in a high-pressure, high-precision environment.


Who we're looking for

  • Senior leadership experience in semiconductor capital equipment customer-facing roles in sales (product or services), business planning/operations, product or services marketing, or related commercial roles.
  • Proven track record of delivering predictable business results through structured operating cadences and cross-functional execution.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, margin management, and deal governance.
  • Experience leading global, distributed teams in complex operating environments.


Preferred qualifications

  • Experience operating at the executive or managing director level within a global semiconductor equipment company.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale organizational change or process transformation.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.


Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex' you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. 'Virtual Flex' you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $175,000.00 - $389,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation (Lam Research) is a supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry. Lam Research designs, manufactures, markets, refurbish, and services semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The Company’s etch and clean technologies enable customers to build integrated circuits. Its etch systems shape the microscopic conductive and dielectric layers into circuits that define a chip’s final use and function. Its Customer Support Business Group (CSBG) provides products and services to maximize installed equipment performance and operational efficiency. Its customer base includes semiconductor memory, foundry, and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) that make DRAM, NAND, and logic devices for these products.

Lam Research Careers

Joining Lam Research offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career at a leading global company at the forefront of innovation and technology in the semiconductor industry. Work You’ll Do At Lam Research, we are committed to advancing the technology landscape through continuous innovation and leadership. Our team of professionals is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, making us a pivotal player in the semiconductor industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, contributing to projects that significantly impact future technology. Transform Your Career Lam Research stands at the intersection of technology, innovation, and leadership. We offer job opportunities that challenge you to excel and push your limits. Our culture fosters growth and embraces diversity, ensuring that every team member can thrive professionally and personally. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company known for its groundbreaking work in developing equipment and services that drive the production of virtually every leading-edge chip in the world. Professional Growth and Development We believe in nurturing the professional growth of our employees by providing ample opportunities for career advancement through leadership and diversity training programs. Our commitment to your career is reflected in our robust benefits package, designed to support you and your family’s health, well-being, and financial future. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career path at Lam Research with our internship programs, which offer a hands-on experience in the semiconductor industry. Interns work closely with experienced mentors, gaining invaluable skills and knowledge that prepare them for full-time positions within our company. For seasoned professionals, we offer a variety of positions that leverage your skills to contribute to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation. We are always looking for curious, creative, and driven individuals to join our team. Inclusive Culture and Networking Lam Research is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Our culture encourages networking and collaboration, allowing you to connect with colleagues and industry leaders who are as passionate about technology and innovation as you are. Applying at Lam Research Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Lam Research by visiting our Careers page. Tailor your resume to highlight your relevant experience and skills, and prepare for an interview that could lead to a multitude of rewarding career paths with us. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest company news, employment trends, and career tips by joining our community. Subscribe to receive updates that can help you navigate your professional journey at Lam Research. Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, innovative, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Lam Research today, where your work isn’t just a job—it’s a pathway to personal and professional fulfillment. SEARCH LAM RESEARCH JOBS Discover the opportunities waiting for you at Lam Research, where we turn today’s innovations into tomorrow’s technologies.
Learn more about Lam Research
Size
14,100 employees
Market Cap
$54.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$11.9 billion
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