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CDI - MDRF INNOVATION & ECOSYSTEM DIRECTOR H/F
At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.
When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.
Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.
Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.
WHO WE ARE
The Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF products Group (MDRF) organization is focused on driving long-term growth, competitiveness, and strategic transformation across key technology and business domains.
Within MDRF, the Strategy Office plays a central role in shaping priorities, identifying future growth opportunities, and supporting high-impact executive decisions across areas such as Embedded Processing, Physical AI, Connectivity, and Cloud Optical Interconnects.
As part of this mission, MDRF seeks to strengthen its ability to identify emerging opportunities, accelerate innovation, and build strategic connections across the broader technology ecosystem.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the VP Strategy Office, the Innovation & Ecosystem Director acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership, bringing structure, entrepreneurial thinking, and execution discipline to strategic growth initiatives across MDRF.
This role serves as a bridge between MDRF, STMicroelectronics’ broader capabilities, and the external innovation ecosystem. It combines technology foresight, ecosystem development, strategic thinking, and business acumen to transform emerging technologies and ideas into future growth opportunities.
The position requires a highly collaborative leader who is equally comfortable engaging with technology experts, business executives, startups, research institutions, investors, and strategic partners.
MISSION
Bring external innovation into MDRF, connect capabilities across STMicroelectronics and the broader ecosystem, and translate emerging technologies, market trends, and new business ideas into tangible growth opportunities.
The Innovation & Ecosystem Director will help MDRF anticipate future disruptions, identify new growth vectors, and accelerate the development of strategic initiatives through partnerships, ecosystem engagement, and pre-incubation activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Innovation Scouting & Pre-Incubation
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Develop a strong outside-in perspective on technology, market, and business-model evolution.
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Identify emerging technologies, startups, research initiatives, and innovation trends relevant to MDRF strategic priorities.
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Translate early signals into actionable strategic opportunities and potential growth initiatives.
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Lead pre-incubation activities by assessing opportunity attractiveness, business potential, ecosystem requirements, and strategic fit.
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Support the maturation of validated opportunities toward Zone-to-Win incubation, strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, or business ownership.
Ecosystem Development & Partnerships
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Build and maintain a strong network across startups, venture capital firms, technology partners, research institutes, universities, and innovation hubs.
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Identify and develop opportunities for co-innovation, strategic alliances, and ecosystem positioning.
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Represent MDRF and STMicroelectronics in relevant innovation and ecosystem forums.
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Foster collaboration between external partners and internal stakeholders to accelerate innovation and business impact.
Strategic Program Support
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Contribute an innovation and ecosystem perspective to strategic programs and mission-based initiatives across MDRF.
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Provide technology intelligence, startup insights, competitive benchmarks, ecosystem analysis, and market perspectives.
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Support executive decision-making by bringing external viewpoints and identifying emerging opportunities and risks.
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Facilitate cross-functional alignment to accelerate the execution of strategic priorities.
Internal Connectivity & Growth Enablement
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Connect expertise, technologies, and innovation initiatives across STMicroelectronics to unlock synergies and create new opportunities.
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Act as a catalyst for collaboration between business units, technology organizations, and corporate functions.
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Help build a culture of innovation, experimentation, and external engagement within MDRF.
IDEAL PROFILE
Experience
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Proven experience in innovation management, technology strategy, venture building, corporate development, startups, venture capital, or ecosystem leadership roles.
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Strong understanding of technology-driven markets, semiconductor ecosystems, and emerging digital and AI trends.
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Experience working across corporate, startup, research, or investment environments is highly valued.
Leadership & Competencies
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Strong entrepreneurial mindset: curious, proactive, opportunity-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
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Ability to identify opportunities where others see uncertainty and translate ideas into action.
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Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on execution mindset.
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Excellent networking, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Ability to build credibility with senior executives, technical experts, entrepreneurs, and external partners.
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Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
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Ability to move seamlessly between deep technology discussions, business strategy, and practical execution.
IMPACT
The Innovation & Ecosystem Director will play a critical role in shaping MDRF's future growth by bringing the outside world into the organization, connecting capabilities across STMicroelectronics and its ecosystem, and converting emerging technologies and ideas into strategic business opportunities.
Success in this role will be measured by the ability to create new growth options, accelerate innovation, strengthen strategic partnerships, and help position MDRF at the forefront of future technology and market developments.
ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.
At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.
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