VP, Business Development (BD) - Multiple Openings

Terrestrial Energy is developing for near-term commercial operation, a zero-emissions cogeneration plant for a global industry using its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) fission technology in an innovative, small and modular plant design.

Over the last 5 years, the Company has recognized the exceptional and unmatched opportunities in US markets created by the policies of the US Federal and States’ governments, and by the actions of the US industrial private sector, including its world leading IT sector developing AI commercial product. The Company recognizes that its path to business success and likely sole path to success, is to wholly align with the US market as a US company, and effect all the organizational changes necessary to achieve this alignment. 

In pursuit of this objective, Terrestrial Energy initiated a transaction to legally redomicile the business to the US in 2023, which it completed in April 2024, with 100% shareholder support.  This transaction was the first step in its US domiciliation strategy. The Company is currently completing a transaction to secure a US exchange (NASDAQ) public stock listing, which is expected to secure the capital resources necessary to complete its US domiciliation as well as execute on its business plan focused on the US market.  

The Company is focused on building a team of business professionals and leaders in the engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas out of our Charlotte, North Carolina location.  These key resources will help build the organization structure and processes in Charlotte, NC, which will be the cornerstone to add talented people to the US team, each of whom will:

• Offer US market experience and perspectives bringing innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.

• Has demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects.

• Offers exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.

• Has a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.

• Assist in the creation of the organization architecture and structures based in Charlotte and necessary for the successful design development of the Company IMSR plant.

• Capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.

• Has skillset and experience that relate to the following role:

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), The VP of Business Development (VP, BD) will be responsible for the following: 

• Contribute the Company’s business strategy and assist with its execution.

• Identify, manage and develop key customer relationships, which will require both nuclear engineering project manage expertise and a detailed knowledge of the Company’s technology and business plans.

• Identify RFPs from public and private counterparties, prepare and manage responses.  

• Identify strategic supply chain relationships, and manage and execute an engagement plan.

• Research industry sectors to identify business development and engagement opportunities outside the traditional nuclear power utility sector.

• Interaction and coordinate with other teams in the Terrestrial Energy including engineering, R&D, legal, and financial control with the experience to engaged in a sophisticated and competent manner with other technical groups in the Company.

• Represent Company at industry conferences in the US and abroad.

• Represent Company at Government Relations meetings in the US and abroad.

• Identify, apply and management US Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunities.

• Administer NRC Pre-licensing activities and assist the Company’s Licensing Manager in the composition and submittal of Pre-licensing documents.

• Principal business activities will be in the United States, secondary activities are expected to be in Canada, UK, EU and Asia.

• Expected to travel domestically and internationally on a regular basis as needs arise.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Leader and self-starter with a strong ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time.

• Team player, collaborative, supportive, pragmatic, responsive, and respectful, who embraces change and thrives in a dynamic business environment.

• Professional, confident, proactive, resourceful individual with the demeanor, business maturity, intellect and integrity required to quickly establish credibility and influence others.

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with senior management, strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with team members.

• Champion and advocate of Terrestrial Energy’s core values; integrity, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, adaptability and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, science or similar field is required.

• 10+ years of experience in business development and sales within the nuclear or energy environment.

• Strong command of nuclear industrial, nuclear technology and nuclear regulation in the US.

Assets

• Graduate degree level education strongly preferred.

• Professional designations preferred (i.e. CFA, PE).

• Experience of applying successful to Federal (e.g. DOE, DOD) FOAs for grant funding.

• Experience of state level grant funding programs attended state GR strategy.

• Power and energy market industry experience.

• International business experience including in Canada, UK, EU and Asia.

 Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan 

• A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance

• EAP Programs available to you and your family

• Wellness Subsidy 

• Annual Performance Review

• Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!

• Career development opportunities

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in USA without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com