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International Business Development Lead

International Business Development Lead

Kyiv, Ukraine

Full-time

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Our client is an international defense technology company specializing in the development and serial production of high-precision strike systems, interceptor drones, and AI-powered software solutions for the modern battlefield. The company develops scalable technologies that are resilient to electronic warfare and capable of operating in GPS-denied environments. In collaboration with international partners and defense organizations across allied nations, it delivers innovative solutions that strengthen defense capabilities and address the evolving challenges of modern warfare.

This position reports directly to the CEO and Managing Director, offering significant exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company's international partnership strategy during a period of rapid growth.

Our client is an international defense technology company specializing in the development and serial production of high-precision strike systems, interceptor drones, and AI-powered software solutions for the modern battlefield. The company develops scalable technologies that are resilient to electronic warfare and capable of operating in GPS-denied environments. In collaboration with international partners and defense organizations across allied nations, it delivers innovative solutions that strengthen defense capabilities and address the evolving challenges of modern warfare.

This position reports directly to the CEO and Managing Director, offering significant exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company's international partnership strategy during a period of rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and expand strategic partnerships with allied governments and leading defense contractors.

  • Build and maintain relationships with partners, investors, government agencies, and defense organizations across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

  • Manage the outreach pipeline and coordinate follow-up with investors and institutional stakeholders.

  • Support proposal development and tender submissions, including RFIs and RFPs.

  • Represent the company in discussions and negotiations with prospective strategic partners.

  • Identify, develop, and expand strategic partnerships with allied governments and leading defense contractors.

  • Build and maintain relationships with partners, investors, government agencies, and defense organizations across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

  • Manage the outreach pipeline and coordinate follow-up with investors and institutional stakeholders.

  • Support proposal development and tender submissions, including RFIs and RFPs.

  • Represent the company in discussions and negotiations with prospective strategic partners.

Requirements

  • Experience in the defense, aerospace, or government affairs sector.

  • An established network within NATO, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), or the Ukrainian defense ecosystem is highly desirable.

  • Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while working within export control and regulatory requirements.

  • Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to work independently and represent the company at the executive level.

  • Experience in the defense, aerospace, or government affairs sector.

  • An established network within NATO, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), or the Ukrainian defense ecosystem is highly desirable.

  • Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while working within export control and regulatory requirements.

  • Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to work independently and represent the company at the executive level.

Company Offer

  • Full-time employment.

  • International business travel across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

  • Competitive compensation package.

  • Direct collaboration with the CEO and Managing Director, with meaningful influence on strategic decision-making.

  • The opportunity to shape the company's international partnership strategy during a critical stage of growth.

  • A chance to contribute to cutting-edge defense technologies with global impact.

  • Full-time employment.

  • International business travel across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

  • Competitive compensation package.

  • Direct collaboration with the CEO and Managing Director, with meaningful influence on strategic decision-making.

  • The opportunity to shape the company's international partnership strategy during a critical stage of growth.

  • A chance to contribute to cutting-edge defense technologies with global impact.

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