Senior Innovation Manager Semicon Ecosystem (m/f/x)
Core
Identify and translate emerging semiconductor technologies into innovation opportunities, projects, and business cases by bridging external innovation ecosystems with internal strategy.
Role type
Senior Innovation Manager (Semiconductor Ecosystem)
Builds
Innovation projects, business cases, and strategic partnerships within the Silicon Saxony ecosystem.
Domain
Semiconductor industry + Deep-tech innovation
Required skills
Innovation management, R&D strategy, semiconductor technology knowledge, technology validation, stakeholder management, strategic analysis, project management, partnership building, roadmap planning
Preferred skills
Academic talent pipeline access, governance process participation, entrepreneurial mindset
Technologies
Lithography, chiplet technologies, advanced packaging, integrated photonics, inspection & metrology, 2D materials
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate market- and technology-relevant trends in semiconductors; Own and manage the innovation and project funnel for new opportunities arising from the Silicon Saxony ecosystem; Screen and validate disruptive technologies; Represent ZEISS within the Silicon Saxony ecosystem; Establish and manage partnerships with TU Dresden, Fraunhofer, Leibniz institutes; Contribute to ZEISS Technology Strategy and SMT Technology Roadmap; Support SteerCo processes for project prioritization and reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
