Overview
Senior Director of Business Planning Jobs in Colorado, United States at Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Title: Senior Director of Business Planning
Company: Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Location: Colorado, United States
Lightwave Logic (Nasdaq: LWLG) is a publicly traded materials development company that is conducting cutting-edge work to commercialize its proprietary organic nonlinear polymers for a variety of electro-optic devices and pushing the state of the art in high-speed fiber-optic telecom and data communications. Our development roadmap is designed to disrupt the industry by introducing organic modulators and related photonic integrated circuits that offer superior speed, lower power consumption, and smaller size compared to current technologies. Our materials are extendable into other applications, including sensors and quantum computing.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Business Planning to lead strategic and financial planning initiatives in support of technical scouting, innovation, and long-term growth. This role requires a strong combination of business acumen, financial expertise, and cross-functional leadership to develop and execute strategic business cases, support M&A activities, and drive market-informed decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and trusted leader who operates independently, collaborates effectively across functions, and brings a structured approach to complex business challenges. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the company’s growth strategy through both organic initiatives and strategic transactions.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and financial leadership to support Technical Scouting and Innovation initiatives.
- Develop and build comprehensive business plans for strategic growth opportunities, including both organic and inorganic initiatives.
- Lead financial modeling and business case development, including evaluation of investment rationale, business models, and target markets.
- Support M&A activities, including valuations, due diligence, data analysis, and deal execution.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, strategy, operations, and technical teams to align on business case assumptions, scenario modeling, and execution plans.
- Drive integration planning efforts for acquired or partnered businesses to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Establish and manage market forecasting processes, including development of market taxonomy, analytics, and modeling frameworks.
- Conduct detailed market assessments to inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Contribute to overall business strategy development, including evaluation of intellectual property opportunities and competitive positioning.
- Provide clear communication of business insights, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.
- Manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously with strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in business planning, corporate strategy, finance, or related roles, preferably within a high-tech, semiconductor, or photonics-related industry.
- Strong experience in financial modeling, business case development, and strategic analysis.
- Demonstrated experience supporting M&A activities, including valuation, due diligence, and deal execution.
- Proven ability to translate complex technical and market information into actionable business strategies.
- Experience working cross-functionally with technical, financial, and operational teams.
- Strong understanding of market analysis, forecasting methodologies, and competitive dynamics.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and reliability, with a strong track record of delivering results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Benefits
Lightwave Logic offersa highly competitive compensation package including stock options, as wellas comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (employee and family).a generous PTO policy, $500/year(prorated) company contribution to your medical FSA, and a 401K (safe harbor,4% match).
EEO Statement
Lightwave Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
