Regional Managing Director - Germany at Adoc Talent Management

Adoc Talent Management is recruiting for its client a Regional Managing Director Germany (M/F). Our client, a global leader in advanced semiconductor and microelectronics research, is establishing a new competence center in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, dedicated to accelerating the future of automotive through advanced chiplet technologies.

As part of this strategic initiative, we are seeking a Regional Managing Director (M/F)  to lead and expand operations in the region.

This position represents a unique opportunity to drive innovation at the intersection of semiconductors, automotive, and advanced R&D, shaping the next generation of chiplet-based solutions that will enable autonomous driving and connected vehicles.

Your main responsibilities

The Regional Managing Director - Germany will report to the VP Automotive and collaborate closely with the senior leadership team of the global R&D matrix and the executive team to ensure strategic alignment and resource planning. 

As a Regional Managing Director (M/F), You will be responsible for the activities in this region, including:

• Lead the launch and growth of the Baden-Württemberg organizatio, in alignment with the long-term corporate strategy and local initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and project execution, ensuring delivery of local KPIs and contribution to global objectives.
• Provide strong technical leadership and drive innovation in semiconductor, chiplet, and packaging technologies for the automotive sector.
• Foster a culture of creativity and innovation, enabling breakthrough ideas to address the industry’s most pressing challenges.
• Manage, and inspire high-performing teams, ensuring operational excellence, staff development, and research impact.
• Represent the organization with key stakeholders across industry, academia, and local/national authorities.

This position is based in Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg (Germany), with the possibility of partial remote work, but regular on-site presence is required.

Your profile

Degree / Experience / Context

• PhD in engineering or a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in fabless, semiconductor manufacturing, or R&D environments.
• 5+ years of proven leadership in managing a mid-size site within the semiconductor or microelectronics industry, ideally in an international context.
  

Technical & Scientific Skills

• Strong expertise in semiconductors, microelectronics, and advanced R&D.
• Experience managing German and EU-funded research projects, from proposal to completion.
• Working knowledge of automotive chip design or automotive sensing is a plus.
• Up-to-date awareness of the latest industry and technology developments.
  

Soft & Behavioral Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong track record of success in research and innovation.
• Ability to judge problem situations, set priorities, and act with flexibility.
• Excellent leadership skills, capable of inspiring and managing high-level innovative teams.
• Strategic and collaborative mindset, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer-focused and diplomatic
  
  

Languages

• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).

Why join our client?

This role offers the opportunity to join one of the world’s leading research centers in semiconductors and microelectronics, at the forefront of innovation in nanotechnology and advanced chiplet solutions for the automotive industry. With your talent, passion, and expertise, you will become part of a high-level team that transforms ambitious ideas into real-world impact, shaping the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.

Our client is proud of its open, multicultural, and collaborative environment, with ample opportunities to take initiative and drive responsibility. Through dedicated training programs and continuous development initiatives, you will be supported in advancing both your technical expertise and personal skills.

Your energy and commitment will be rewarded with a competitive and market-aligned package, together with the chance to play a pivotal role in building and leading a new competence center at the heart of Europe’s automotive innovation ecosystem.

How to apply?

Apply on our website and send your CV and a motivation letter.

Tell us about your track record, leadership experience, and what drives you to make a difference.