Sr. Director, Advanced R&D Projects – gfLABS
About The Position
About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry, delivering a unique blend of design, development, and manufacturing services to some of the world’s most innovative technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint across three continents, GF enables the technologies and systems that transform industries and empower customers to shape their markets. Learn more at https://www.gf.com. Summary of Role: Sr. Director, Advanced R&D Projects – gfLABS GlobalFoundries’ gfLABS organization drives differentiated technology innovation with a strategic horizon of two years and beyond. We collaborate closely with our businesses and ecosystem partners to define and execute medium- and long-range R&D programs. We are seeking a visionary executive to lead the Advanced R&D Projects (ARDP) team within gfLABS. This role is ideal for a seasoned semiconductor technologist with deep expertise in CMOS, RF, NVM, or Power technologies, and a strong background in substrates, materials, process integration, and tooling. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to a high-performing team of engineers and project managers.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
- Minimum 15 years of experience in semiconductor R&D
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Willingness to travel 25–50%, including to GF’s 200mm fab in Burlington, VT
Nice To Haves
- Proven executive leadership and strategic planning experience
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the gfLABS strategy and roadmap aligned with the business needs and product line evolution.
- Lead planning and execution of joint development programs targeting current and emerging markets.
- Build and mentor a multidisciplinary execution team, including technologists, process engineers, and project managers.
- Cultivate partnerships with suppliers, universities, and research institutions to address targeted R&D challenges.
- Champion the value of gfLABS initiatives through clear communication and demonstrated ROI to business stakeholders.
- Oversee gfLABS operations: Manage 8-quarter budget planning and performance Establish OKR-driven management systems Optimize project scope and timelines for strategic impact Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
