At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.
When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.
Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.
Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.
YOUR ROLE
The
Central R&D; Senior Director
supports the Vice President in leading and coordinating the Central R&D; organization. This role helps drive strategic alignment, operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and execution of key R&D; initiatives across the organization.
The Senior Director acts as a trusted partner to the Vice President, ensuring continuity of leadership, follow-up on priorities, and effective communication between R&D; teams, senior management, and other business functions.
The Senior Director will translate strategic priorities into clear, measurable objectives and key results and operating metrics, and he/she drives consistent execution across Product development & related R&D; functions. This role operates with the authority of the VP Central R&D; and works closely with internal Central R&D; functional leaders, MDRF General Manager & leaders to align R&D; outcomes with MDRF & company priorities, resolve trade-offs, and ensure delivery against agreed results.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution
Translate R&D; strategy and leadership priorities into actionable objectives and key results, achievements, and success metrics.
Partner with the Head of R&D; & key technologist leaders to define and operationalize long-term technology & Ips roadmaps (e.g., nodes, architectures, ...).
Drive execution of strategic initiatives across design, process, and product.
Collaborate within CRD Operation & PMO group on tracking and report progress on critical R&D; milestones (e.g., tape-outs, yield targets, PPA improvements)
Monitor progress against strategic objectives and highlight risks, gaps, and opportunities.
Prepare decision-making materials for leadership reviews and governance forums.

Cross-Functional Alignment
Act as a central coordination point across R&D;, product lines, and corporate functions
Ensure tight coordination between central design teams and divisions (internal or external).
Facilitate decision-making across MDRF CRD distributed teams.
Drive collaboration across technical, operational, and business stakeholders
Operational Excellence
Establish and run the operating cadence (quarterly planning, execution reviews, KPI tracking)
Define and monitor R&D; performance indicators, including:
Development cycle time
First-pass success rate
Cost efficiency
Improve execution discipline and scalability through process optimization and best practices
Strengthen predictability and delivery reliability across the R&D; organization
Executive Communication & Governance
Develop clear, executive-level narratives and reporting on R&D; performance and strategy
Prepare board-level updates, strategy reviews, and leadership materials
Ensure alignment on priorities, trade-offs, and decisions across senior leadership
Run governance forums (staff meetings, roadmap reviews, execution reviews)
Organizational Effectiveness
Act with continuous improvement approach in planning, delivery management, and metric rigor. Help teams improve predictability and outcomes in a performance driven environment.
Support organizational design and workforce planning (skills, hiring, outsourcing).
Lead strategic initiatives such as R&D; site expansions, Post-merger integrations
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration
Leadership Support
Act as a delegate to the VP of R&D; when required
Support leadership communications, including town halls and strategic messaging
Help steer organizational change and business transformation initiatives
Operate with a high degree of autonomy, trust, and confidentiality
Education & Experiences
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, or related field
15+ years of experience in semiconductor R&D;, engineering leadership, or technology strategy
Proven experience in leading complex programs or operations in a global, matrix organization

Strong understanding of the end-to-end semiconductor lifecycle: design ? tape-out ? manufacturing ? test ? yield ramp
Experience with technology nodes, chip architecture, or system-level design
Track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and operational improvements
Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to operate with executive-level trust and confidentiality.
Data-driven decision-making and KPI tracking
Exceptional communication and influencing skills
Leadership & Functional Skills
Strong strategic thinking combined with execution discipline
Ability to translate complex technical topics into actionable business decisions
Excellent stakeholder management and influence at executive level
Proven ability to drive alignment without direct authority
Data-driven mindset with strong performance management capabilities
Personal Attributes
Trusted partner with high integrity and discretion
Structured and highly organized, with a focus on clarity and simplicity
Proactive, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
Strong communicator, able to engage both technical and executive audiences
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-complexity environment
Impact & Success Measures
Success in this role will be defined by:
Clear and consistently executed R&D; priorities and performance metrics
Improved predictability and delivery of innovation milestones
Faster and more effective decision-making across teams
Strong executive confidence in R&D; execution and reporting
Enhanced collaboration across engineering, product, and business functions
This role can be based at one of ST's manufacturing sites in Europe
ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a **** Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.
At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.
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