Director, Design Ecosystem & IP Partnership

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 319,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Director for Design Ecosystem & IP Partnerships to lead the development and execution of GF's ecosystem and IP partnership strategy. You will build strategic relationships across EDA and IP partners, AI startups, and research institutions to drive growth and market impact.

Work closely with the CSO and senior leaders to identify, develop, and scale partnerships that strengthen GF's market position and unlock new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, business development, corporate strategy, product management, or related functions.
• Proven track record developing and managing strategic partnerships that drive business results.
• Experience working across global and matrixed organizations.
• Strong commercial and relationship management skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive influence capabilities.
• Ability to translate market and technology trends into actionable partnership strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and scale partnerships across GF's design ecosystem, IP partnerships, and related tech alliances.
• Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer and senior leaders to align partnerships with GF's strategic goals.
• Drive growth, innovation, and new business opportunities through executive relationship management.
• Ensure cross-functional execution across Product, Business Units, Sales, Corporate Development, and Marketing.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Executive relationship management

Communication

Negotiation

Market/tech trend translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Technology

MBA (preferred)

Job description

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries is seeking a strategic and business-focused Director for its Design Ecosystem & IP Partnerships to lead the development and execution of GF's design ecosystem & IP partnership strategy. This leader will be responsible for building and managing strategic relationships across EDA and IP partners, Design related AI companies, startups, technology partners, research institutions and industry alliances to accelerate growth, innovation, and business impact impacting how GF and our customers design and deliver semiconductor products into the market.

Essential Responsibilities:

GlobalFoundries is seeking a strategic and business-focused Director for its Design Ecosystem & IP Partnerships to lead the development and execution of GF's design ecosystem & IP partnership strategy. This leader will be responsible for building and managing strategic relationships across EDA and IP partners, Design related AI companies, startups, technology partners, research institutions and industry alliances to accelerate growth, innovation, and business impact impacting how GF and our customers design and deliver semiconductor products into the market.

Working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer and senior leaders across Product, Business Units, GFLabs, Sales, Corporate Development, and Marketing, this individual will identify, develop, and scale partnerships that strengthen GF's market position, expand access to emerging markets, and enable new business opportunities.

This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, business development expertise, executive relationship management, and strong cross-functional leadership.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, business development, corporate strategy, product management, or related functions.
• Proven track record developing and managing strategic partnerships that drive business results.
• Experience working across global and matrixed organizations.
• Strong commercial and relationship management skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive influence capabilities.
• Ability to translate market and technology trends into actionable partnership strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• Semiconductor industry experience.
• Experience working with hyperscalers, AI companies, or strategic technology ecosystems.
• Knowledge of emerging semiconductor market trends and technology partnerships.
• Experience supporting incubation, innovation, or new business initiatives.
• Existing network across relevant technology and industry ecosystems.

Expected Salary Range

$193,000.00 - $319,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law