Business Unit Leader RFID

Zohorecruit; Neuenburg; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zohorecruit seeks a visionary Business Unit Leader to drive the RFID unit with full P&L ownership and strategic oversight in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. You will shape architecture, define requirements, and guide design teams from the start of projects to market delivery.

Responsibilities include strategy, budgets, growth, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on profitable expansion and leadership within RFID ecosystems. English required; relocation to Neuchâtel expected.

Qualifikationen

• Strong ownership and accountability to drive results in a matrix setup.
• Strategic thinker with solid business acumen and execution capability.
• Deep revenue and profitability ownership with financial literacy.
• Extensive RFID technology knowledge and market dynamics.

Aufgaben

• Own full P&L responsibility for the RFID Business Unit.
• Define and execute RFID strategy with growth and market leadership.
• Define budgets, forecasts, and investment priorities to maximize ROI on innovation.
• Drive product roadmap, portfolio management and new product introductions.
• Build strategic relationships with customers, partners and industry bodies.
• Drive business development and ecosystem partnerships with Sales.
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities.
• Lead the RFID BU organization including product mgmt and engineering.
• Define KPIs/OKRs and foster a culture of accountability and execution.

Kenntnisse

Ownership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

RFID domain knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Relocation willingness

Jobbeschreibung

Neuchâtel, Switzerland | Posted on 27/09/2026

Industry: manufacturer of Semiconductors

Markets : Worldwide/International (US, EU, Asia..)

Minimum experience : 10 years

Work pattern : 100% on site Full time role - No remote work possibility due to security reasons

Languages : English (mandatory), French and German are a real plus

Your manager : the R&D Director

Your team : RFID deparlment composed of Designers and Projects managers

Visa requirements : Right to work in Switzerland or at least a UE/AELE passport to be able to apply for a work permit application required

The employer is seeking a visionary Business Unit Leader to define and drive the strategy, growth, and profitability of their RFID Business Unit.

This role combines business leadership, product strategy, customer engagement, and innovation to strengthen the company’s leadership position and expand the adoption of RFID technologies across existing and emerging markets. You will intervene at the very start of the project to define the architecture, the specifications and design teams will base their work on.

MISSIONS

• Own full P&L responsibility (revenue, margins, cost structure, and investment decisions) of the RFID Business Unit
• Define and execute the RFID Business Unit strategy with full ownership of growth, profitability, and market leadership
• Define and manage budgets, forecasts, and investment priorities to maximize return on innovation and product development
• Drive product roadmap, portfolio management, and new product introductions aligned with market needs
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders. Represent the company in key industry bodies (e.g., RAIN Alliance) and strengthen its leadership within the RFID ecosystem
• Drive business development, strategic account engagement, and ecosystem partnerships in close collaboration with the Sales organization
• Monitor market trends, competition, and emerging applications to identify new business opportunities
• Lead the RFID Business Unit organization, including product management and RFID engineering, while fostering strong collaboration with Sales, Operations, and other key functions
• Define clear performance metrics (KPIs/OKRs) and drive a results-oriented culture
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence

Requirements

Professional Profile

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability with the ability to drive results in a matrix organization
• Strategic thinker with solid business acumen and strong execution capabilities
• Strong financial acumen with proven ownership of revenue and profitability
• Deep understanding of RFID technologies, applications, and market dynamics
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Customer-focused, collaborative, and able to influence at all levels of the organization
• Willingness to relocate to Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Professional Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor, RFID, connectivity, or related technology markets
• Proven experience in business unit management, product management, marketing, or business development
• Demonstrated success in driving profitable growth and managing cross-functional teams
• Strong network within the RFID and broader IoT ecosystem

Linguistic Requirements

• Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory
• French and/or German are a plus
• The ability to communicate in French is highlyvalued.

Role type : Permanent role, 100% On site in the Neuchatel area

Recruitment process : 2 interviews

1st round : Interview with the Team

2nd technical interview with another team

Invitation to visit the office and discuss an offer