Director Business Development (Non-Sales / Partnerships)

Partner & Deal Strategy Identifies high-priority whitespace opportunities across technologies, products, business domains, and geographies, and drives collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups to shape sourcing and execution strategies. Leverages quantitative financial data to guide internal strategy and support data-driven decision-making. Builds and nurtures a broad strategic network of senior internal and external stakeholders, including business and technical decision makers. Advises and influences internal and external senior executives (e.g., GMs, CVPs, Presidents, board members) within target lines of business by communicating strategic insights, opportunities, and risks clearly and credibly. Manages stakeholders to gain consensus and ensure internal alignment. Develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate achieved business value. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sciences or related field Master's/ Advanced Degree in Business Administration, Economics, STEM Sciences or related field Extensive relevant work experience (e.g., Fortune 500 business development, top-tier management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, venture capital or related domains). Structured problem-solving and analytical skills, to identify root causes, evaluate strategic options, and support data-driven decision-making. Relevant financial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex financial data to develop business cases and economic models. Capability to manage highly complex projects, showing resilience and sound judgment, particularly in leading initiatives that require alignment and decision-making across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Comfortable operating in environments characterized by ambiguity and uncertainty, maintaining focus and effectiveness without clear precedents. Skilled at building alliances and navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics, particularly when working with demanding or high-stakes stakeholders. Deep interest in technology and emerging trends; fast learner with intellectual curiosity. Multilingual capabilities preferred — especially fluency in French, German or Arabic.