Director, Corporate Strategic Development

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$189,000.00 - $260,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

Director, Corporate Strategic Development

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Reports to: Head of Corporate Strategic Development, Corporate Strategy & Marketing

Role Overview

The Director, Corporate Strategic Development will play a critical role in evaluating, structuring, and advancing strategic initiatives, investments, investor communications and partnerships. This position combines rigorous financial analysis, cross‑functional diligence, and senior‑level communication to support high‑impact corporate decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated deal execution models, including sensitivity analyses and clearly articulated investment rationales to support project review and decision‑making.
• Prepare senior decision‑maker–level materials that clearly communicate project‑level opportunities, risks, assumptions, and value drivers.
• Partner with company‑wide cross‑functional teams (finance, legal, operations, technology, strategy) to incorporate comprehensive diligence into project value‑creation outcomes.
• Provide analytical and research support to the Chief Economist, including data preparation and aggregation, macroeconomic and industry analysis, and development of presentation materials.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in financial modeling and accounting.
• Prior experience in sell‑side or buy‑side equity research or investment banking / private equity strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Finance/Economics preferred.
• Strong analytical rigor, business judgment, and ability to synthesize & communicate complex information for executive audiences.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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