Business Development Manager Advanced Chip Packaging | Nijmegen

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join (CITC) Chip Integration Technology Center. A non-profit, open innovation center specializing in heterogeneous integration and advanced chip packaging.

Join TNO as Business Development Manager and work at the forefront of semiconductor and photonics packaging innovation at our partner, the Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC) in Nijmegen.

The Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC) is a non-profit, open innovation center specialising in heterogeneous integration and advanced chip packaging. CITC was founded in 2019 with strategic partners TNO and Delft University of Technology and is supported by local and regional governments. CITC was founded with one clear mission: to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application.

Working closely with industry leaders, research institutes, and educational partners, CITC has created an effective ecosystem that accelerates innovation. Together, we are developing the next generation of packages providing smart, safe, and rugged housing for chips.

CITC’s unique contribution lies in providing direct access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, groundbreaking innovations, and specialized education programs. From our base at the Noviotech Campus in Nijmegen the heart of the Dutch semiconductor industry.

Our ambition is to become a leading innovation partner in the fields of semiconductor and photonics packaging.

Learn more about CITC

You thrive at the intersection of commerce and research. You know how to identify market challenges and translate in-depth technology and market know-how into R&D projects, and you know how to build strong, long-term partnerships.

Here’s what makes you a great fit for this role:

• An MSc or PhD in technical sciences or academic skills, gained through experience.
• Extensive experience in market analysis and business development for R&D projects in the semiconductor or high-tech domain, with a demonstrable success rate of closed deals.
• A proven network in the semiconductor industry, specifically in advanced chip packaging.
• You connect easily with people from diverse backgrounds and at all levels, and you enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams.

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel or a leased car.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• Extensive relocation package for international candidates.
• A good pension scheme.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please apply before the 15th of September, 2025. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.
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