We are representing an international semiconductor organisation going through a leadership transition due to retirement in its Photonics business unit.

The position is well-suited to a candidate with deep-rooted photonics experience or wider semiconductor experience to set and execute strategic objectives and drive the business towards market share growth.

They require a candidate with proven experience in leading a technology vision, ideally aligned with custom semiconductor photonic devices for optical networks and optical sensing.

A summary of responsibilities is below:

• Define and execute the company’s long-term technology roadmap across photonics, lasers, and integrated optical solutions.
• Identify emerging trends in optical communications, AI/Datacenter interconnects, and sensing technologies.
• Lead global R&D teams to deliver high-performance laser products from concept through to product qualification.
• Dr...