Nexperia is one of the world’s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are now looking for a UK based Research and Innovation Manager to join our team.What our Research and Innovation Manager will doAs part of our R&D management team, our Research and Innovation Manager will take ownership of driving research initiatives and fostering innovation within our organization.Key responsibilities will includeDriving and Coordinating Research Activities

• Chairing the Research Review Board to evaluate the feasibility of new projects
• Proposing and leading ground-breaking projects aligned with our product and process roadmaps
• Actively managing R&D long term roadmap
• Actively participating in Nexperia’ s Technology Scouting organization, reporting on UK-based collaborations and potential acquisitions
• Maintaining an overview of UK-based subsidies as part of Nexperia’ s Subsidy Review Board
• Building strong partnerships with universities and facilitating collaborative research projectsManaging Conference Papers and Patent Submissions
• Chairing the Invention Disclosure Meeting to review and assess new ideas
• Evaluating the merits of conference papers and patent applications submitted by our team
• Supporting inventors in refining invention disclosures for improved quality and impact
• Representing the department on Nexperia’ s Patent Review Committee, championing new proposals
• Investigating and analysing competitor intellectual property positions
• Leading the review committee for conference paper submissionsWhat you will needEssential :
• Technical Expertise : In-depth knowledge of MOSFET device physics, processing, and assembly - preferably Power MOSFETs
• Attention to Detail : A strong analytical and inquisitive mindset
• Communication Skills : The ability to explain complex technical details to non-technical audiences
• Strategic Thinking : Proven ability to manage stakeholders and align activities with long-term goalsBeneficial :
• Experience reviewing conference papers, and patent applications, and evaluating their merits
• Knowledge of Power MOSFET applications, reliability, and failure analysis
• A track record of successfully chairing multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural meetingsWhy work for us?Remuneration & Reward – competitive base salary dependent on experience, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent package including contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance and more.Health & Wellbeing – Hybrid working policy, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions and a variety of sports and social clubs.Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting edge technologies.Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.What happens next?If you are excited about our Research and Innovation Manager role, please click ‘apply’ now.We welcome your application even if you don't think you meet all the criteria, but you have some relevant experience. This position might not be for you, but the next one could be. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position or the company in more detail.Be Part of Something Bigger