What you will do
Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Leadership & Vision Lead the strategic direction of imec’s Quantum Compute portfolio. Define and maintain the long‑term (3-5 year) strategy and value proposition for the quantum portfolio. Align portfolio strategy with sector priorities, customer needs, and imec‑wide objectives. 2. Portfolio & Investment Management Oversee portfolio of quantum‑related programs including Quantum BILA related to qbit devices, cryogenic CMOS, and cryogenic interposer. Translate market trends and structured Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback into differentiated offerings and business models. Manage execution of investment cases, including technical milestones and value creation tracking. Maintain portfolio-level oversight of project KPIs, risks, interdependencies, and resource allocation. 3. Ecosystem & Partner Engagement Act as imec’s interface to quantum ecosystem stakeholders: universities, start‑ups, industry partners, and government programs. Build relationships with strategic partners to valorize imec’s quantum R&D capabilities. 4. Business Development & Offering Definition Work closely with BD, Program Directors, Portfolio Office, and Technology teams to define offerings. Support GTM strategy formation for quantum programs. 5. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Leadership Act as a central node between technical teams, BD, sector strategy, and corporate stakeholders. Act as sector‑lead delegate on business‑related topics tied to the portfolio. Provide communication and reporting to imec leadership.
What we do for you We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.
Who you are
PhD or Master’s with experience in quantum computing, device physics, cryogenic electronics, or adjacent fields. Experience bridging technical expertise and partner engagement. Proven ability to lead complex R&D portfolios. IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes
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