Strategic Portfolio Lead, Microelectronics & Photonics

Karlstad University; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Portfolio Lead for the Microelectronics and Photonics research area in Espoo. You will own the portfolio strategy, align research with commercial opportunities, and drive impact by connecting researchers, business teams and external partners.

You will lead IP planning and develop infrastructure to support scientific renewal, customer needs and long‑term impact, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in a strong domestic ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in microelectronics, photonics, electrical engineering, physics or related field.
• Strong understanding of research, innovation and technology development environments.
• Experience in developing and managing strategic portfolios, programmes or research initiatives.
• Deep understanding of microelectronics and photonics technologies including chip design, fabrication and related research infrastructure.
• Commercial mindset with experience in IP or technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the strategic roadmap of the Microelectronics and Photonics research portfolio with key stakeholders.
• Take ownership of the portfolio as a strategic whole and evaluate emerging technologies, trends and market developments.
• Ensure portfolio activities support strategic objectives, commercial potential and long‑term impact.
• Lead IP and IPR planning at a strategic level.
• Develop and utilise research infrastructure to support renewal and customer impact.
• Prioritise technologies for technology transfer, market readiness, or spin‑off creation.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Customer Operations and Launchpad teams to advance commercialization and R2B activities.
• Build stakeholder relationships and communicate the portfolio vision, roadmap, and insights.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Innovation commercialization

IP/IPR planning

Research infrastructure understanding

Education

Master's degree or PhD in microelectronics/photonics/electrical engineering/physics

Job description

VTT is seeking a Portfolio Lead for the Microelectronics and Photonics research area in Espoo. You will own the portfolio strategy, align research with commercial opportunities, and drive impact by connecting researchers, business teams and external partners.

You will lead IP planning and develop infrastructure to support scientific renewal, customer needs and long‑term impact, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in a strong domestic ecosystem.