Leader of Business Unit Micro & Nano Systems (F/M/D) 100%

Facing the challenges of our time

Help us grow and be more impactful!

Our dynamic and successful Business Unit dedicated to Micro & Nano Systems, based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, is looking for a business-savvy, visionary and communicative Business Unit Leader.

Your responsibilities

Strategic

• Define and deploy the strategy of the Business Unit in alignment with the company’s strategy
• Proactively participate to the Executive Committee
• Steer the relationship with local stakeholders (Canton NE, EPFL, Industry associations)
• Define the research program and technology roadmap activities of the BU
• Define the business development strategy and programs
• Drive the business acquisition and ensure a good relationship with all internal and external partners
• Set the BU Communication and Marketing activities in collaboration with the central Business Development and MARCOM team
• Proactively support the internal collaboration with the other BU Leaders

Financial

• Define, control and ensure the BU’s budget and financial reporting
• Manage and approve the project portfolio and all BU investments
• Drive and supervise the Microfabrication operations and Cleanroom strategic investments in concert with local stakeholders

Quality management/ISO

• Ensure that the BU meets the company’s Quality standards (ISO Standards 9001 and 14001)
• Supervise and ensure the Project delivery and Microfabrication quality commitment to clients
• Supervise external audits and evaluate external audit reports, in collaboration with the Quality Managers

Human Resources/Management

• Lead a BU of over 80 experts and engineers
• Directly manage a team of 8 senior leaders (Deputy BU Leader, Group Leaders, Research, Business Development, Operations and Finance Managers)
• Define annual goals and ensure the development of all employees at BU level, in particular the development of young talents
• Maintain a motivating and balanced high-tech working environment
• In collaboration with the VP Human Resources and HRBP, approve all hirings and promotions, and ensure the equity of salaries

Relationships

• Responsible for the political networking and contracts in the Canton of Neuchatel and other institutional stakeholders

 

Your Profile

Know-how

• At least a Master’s degree in Engineering, PhD or MBA as an asset
• International experience in high-tech industry is highly desirable
• At least 10 years experience in senior management position in high-tech industry – Semiconductors, Electronics components & devices, Photonics, Micro Systems
• High level overview and understanding of the global high-tech industry
• Business acumen and understanding of industry macro trends
• Good understanding of Micro Systems driven application domains as medical devices, electronic systems, instrumentation, energy, and emerging one as quantum, nano-tech, space-tech, Additive Manufacturing
• Strong capabilities to drive financial aspects and work closely with CFO office
• Proven experience in managing and motivating teams of highly skilled technical experts
• Fluent in English and French

Interpersonal skills

• An inspiring leader with excellent listening skills and the ability to build trust among customers, partners and collaborators
• Ability to define a vision and to provide clear directions and priorities to execute on it
• Strong analytical skills combined with structured and critical thinking
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with industry, academic and institutional stakeholder
• Proven networking skills, with a strong network in Switzerland, EU and worldwide
• Open-minded and creative thinking
• Able to work under pressure
• Customer- and service-oriented mindset and solution-driven approach

CSEM mission and values

We believe in a future that is imagined, shared, and created TOGETHER.

At CSEM, we don’t just innovate, we envision technologies that shape tomorrow.

Since 1984, our purpose has remained constant: to harness science and technology for the benefit of society. Today, with over 650 people across Switzerland, we remain committed to our mission: to develop and transfer world-class solutions in digital technologies, precision manufacturing, and sustainable energy systems. In doing so, we empower Swiss industry to innovate and remain competitive.

Our strength is the excellence of our people. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.

We are

• A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
• An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
• A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world

Working@CSEM means

• being part of a passionate community
• incredible flexibility, attractive working conditions, and great opportunities of development
• benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback and that favors a work-life balance

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page. Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.