Portfolio Director - Quantum

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee the 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.
• 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.
• Work closely with BD, Program Directors, Portfolio Office, and Technology teams to define offerings.
• Support GTM strategy formation for quantum programs.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. You’ll become part of a team that shapes the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, with an open, multicultural, and informal working environment. We invest in your development through imec.academy, our corporate university, and offer a market‑appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

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