Sesai
Materials Business Unit Head
Greater Boston (Woburn, MA) – On-site/Hybrid
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 29 days ago
Machine LearningBusiness DevelopmentPipeline ManagementForecastingSupply ChainRoboticsResearchLeadershipS&OP
About the role
- Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique; they are the first in the world to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI.
- This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones.
- Cross-BU Integration: - Synchronize Materials BU output with ESS and Drone program milestones. - Ensure materials qualification aligns with testing timelines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 1-3 year strategy covering markets, partners, product priorities, and capacity needs.
- Develop, negotiate, and close major supply, co-development, and licensing agreements.
- Translate customer requirements into a prioritized materials R&D roadmap that supports SES's ESS and Drone cells.
- Guide R&D and external partners to improve time-to-qualification and yield.
- Partner with engineering and R&D to streamline technical-to-commercial handoffs.
- Collaborate with Operations, QA, and EHS across global facilities.
- Develop external messaging, positioning, and collateral.
- Lead go-to-market strategy for electrolyte and key battery materials, driving growth with enterprise OEM, Tier-1, and chemical supplier customers.
Nice to have
- Strong Japan/Korea industry networks in the chemical/electrolyte ecosystem.
- Experience negotiating and closing major supply, co-development, and licensing agreements for electrolyte and battery materials.
- Experience operating globally across the U.S., Asia, and the EU, including JV governance and performance management.
- 10-20+ years in materials, chemicals, battery supply chain, electrolytes, or adjacent industries.
- Strong BD and deal-making track record with OEMs, Tier-1s, or chemical companies.
- Experience in Japan/Korea markets.
- Demonstrated P&L ownership.
- Hands-on, first-principles thinker with customer and factory-floor experience.
Skills
- Establish pricing, packaging, commercial models, and contracting frameworks.
- Create disciplined pipeline management and forecasting processes.
Compensation
- $240,000 - $290,000 USD
- Own all Sales and Business Development for Materials BU, including revenue, gross margin, cost structure, and annual operating plan.
- Build annual/quarterly plans with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership.
Benefits
- A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
Company info
- SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to accelerating the world's energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of cutting-edge machine learning into our research and development. Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique
- they are the first in the world to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI. This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones.
- To learn more about us, please visit: www.ses.ai
- What We Offer:
- SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to accelerating the world's energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management.
- We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of cutting-edge machine learning into our research and development.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project-accelerating the global energy transition-with a clear and broad public impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.
- What we Need:
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