Memory XTCO Group Lead

Memory XTCO Group Lead What you will do The MITO (Memory Innovation & Technology Optimization) group brings together 3 teams to advance memory innovation co-optimizing advanced technology options, circuits and micro-architectures. This involves modelling and simulations from technology definition, macro design, to system level design, and prototyping with imec technology on hardware. This group addresses new technology and system challenges, in particular memory and options (HBF, embedded DRAM, DRAM on logic, block memories, ferro based memories,...). As MITO Group Lead, you will be responsible for the leadership, development and organization of this multidisciplinary research group. Your primary focus is to build an engaged, talented, efficient, high impact, collaborative and inclusive organization. You will ensure that people, capabilities and technical expertise are aligned with the strategic needs. You will drive collaboration across teams, groups and departments, fostering an environment where scientific excellence, efficient operations and innovation get to the next level. Responsibilities Ensure that technology, circuit, architecture, prototyping and system-level expertise are leveraged collectively to address strategic challenges and opportunities. Drive organizational development, hiring, talent management and succession planning. Ensure effective allocation of people and resources across programs and strategic priorities. Ensure capabilities and skills are in place ahead of future strategic and business needs. Lead, coach and develop the teams within the group, fostering engagement, growth and scientific excellence, consolidation of methodologies and infrastructures. Foster strong scientific leadership across the group. Build and maintain close partnerships between MITO and the memory-related sectors, ensuring strong alignment between research activities, strategic roadmaps and sector needs. Translate sector priorities into a coherent MITO strategy, capabilities roadmap and talent plan. Promote collaboration across programs, departments and disciplines. Strengthen collaboration: within department, with other imec groups and departments, and with external partners. Strengthen the broader memory ecosystem through active engagement with internal and external stakeholders, partners and academic collaborations. 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 Experienced people leader with a passion for developing teams and enabling others to succeed. A collaborative and inclusive leader who values diversity of backgrounds, expertise and perspectives, skilled at building bridges across disciplines, organizations and stakeholder communities. An excellent communicator who can bring people together in a positive, high-performing culture. Technically credible in semiconductor research, with knowledge spanning technology, circuits, architecture, system-level optimization. Experienced in leading R&D organizations and translating strategic objectives into impactful research programs. Comfortable leading through complexity and change, bringing clarity, alignment and momentum to new challenges while enabling teams and scientific leaders to perform at their best. You have a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement, creating efficient ways of working, scalable processes and clear priorities that enable teams to deliver high-quality results on time while keeping scientific research at the core. 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