Regional Managing Director Germany

Karlstad University; Heilbronn; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Imec is seeking a Regional Managing Director to oversee operations and lead innovation in semiconductor technology in Baden-Württemberg. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, over 10 years of experience in the semiconductor field, and a successful track record of managing multi-functional teams.

Leistungen

Competitive reward package

Opportunities for professional growth

Multicultural work environment

Qualifikationen

• Over 10 years of experience in fabless semiconductor manufacturing or R&D.
• More than 5 years managing a mid-sized international site in semiconductor industry.

Aufgaben

• Leading the startup and growth of the Baden-Württemberg organization.
• Driving innovation through research expertise and technical vision.
• Managing daily operations and project execution.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD in engineering or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Imec is seeking an experienced Regional Managing Director to lead our operations in Baden-Württemberg.

What you will do

The automotive industry is at a pivotal stage with advanced chiplet technology enabling autonomous driving and connected vehicles. Imec, in collaboration with the State of Baden-Württemberg, is launching a joint project to support the automotive industry in de-risking and accelerating the adoption of automotive chiplets into manufacturing.

Based at the Innovation Park AI (IPAI) in Heilbronn, our new Advanced Chip Design Accelerator (ACDA) competence center aims to push technological boundaries and accelerate automotive innovations. Leveraging imec’s expertise in semiconductor technology and packaging, we will develop chiplet-based solutions for smarter, safer, and more efficient vehicles.

The Regional Managing Director will be responsible for:

• Leading the startup and growth of the Baden-Württemberg organization aligned with long-term corporate strategy and local initiatives.
• Driving innovation through research expertise and a clear technical vision.
• Achieving regional KPIs and contributing to imec’s global goals.
• Managing daily operations and project execution in coordination with stakeholders.
• Fostering a culture of creativity and innovation to address industry challenges.
• Reporting to the VP Automotive and collaborating with senior leadership to set strategic objectives and allocate resources.

The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset with a successful track record in leading multi-functional teams and managing complex programs within the semiconductor or microelectronics sectors.

What we do for you

Join one of the world’s leading nanotechnology research centers at our headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. Contribute to groundbreaking technology shaping society’s future, in an open, multicultural environment that values initiative and responsibility. Through imec.academy, we invest in your professional growth and development.

We recognize your contributions with a competitive reward package, reflecting your energy and commitment.

Who you are

• PhD in engineering or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in a fabless, semiconductor manufacturing, or R&D environment.
• More than 5 years managing a mid-sized international site in the semiconductor or microelectronics industry.
• Passionate about building and leading innovative teams.
• Experience managing successful German and EU-funded research projects from proposal to completion.
• Extensive network with industry, academia, and government leaders, fluent in technical, legal, and business discussions.
• Knowledge of automotive chip design or sensing is advantageous.
• Committed to staying updated on industry and technological advancements.
• Strong judgment in problem-solving, prioritization, and flexible decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, with a customer-focused and diplomatic approach.