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Business Unit Leader RFID
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28 September 2026 (Yesterday)
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26 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
ROLE DETAILS :
Industry: manufacturer of Semiconductors
Location : Neuchatel Area (Switzerland)
Markets : Worldwide/International (US EU Asia..)
Minimum experience : 10 years
Work pattern : 100% on site Full time role - No remote work possibility due to security reasons
Languages : English (mandatory) French and German are a real plus
Your manager : the R&D Director
Your team : RFID deparlment composed of Designers and Projects managers
Visa requirements : Right to work in Switzerland or at least a UE/AELE passport to be able to apply for a work permit application required
The employer is seeking a visionary Business Unit Leader to define and drive the strategy growth and profitability of their RFID Business Unit.
This role combines business leadership product strategy customer engagement and innovation to strengthen the companys leadership position and expand the adoption of RFID technologies across existing and emerging markets. You will intervene at the very start of the project to define the architecture the specifications and design teams will base their work on.
MISSIONS
- Own full P&L responsibility (revenue margins cost structure and investment decisions) of the RFID Business Unit
- Define and execute the RFID Business Unit strategy with full ownership of growth profitability and market leadership
- Define and manage budgets forecasts and investment priorities to maximize return on innovation and product development
- Drive product roadmap portfolio management and new product introductions aligned with market needs
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers partners and industry stakeholders. Represent the company in key industry bodies (e.g. RAIN Alliance) and strengthen its leadership within the RFID ecosystem
- Drive business development strategic account engagement and ecosystem partnerships in close collaboration with the Sales organization
- Monitor market trends competition and emerging applications to identify new business opportunities
- Lead the RFID Business Unit organization including product management and RFID engineering while fostering strong collaboration with Sales Operations and other key functions
- Define clear performance metrics (KPIs/OKRs) and drive a results-oriented culture
- Foster a culture of innovation accountability collaboration and execution excellence
Requirements
Professional Profile
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability with the ability to drive results in a matrix organization
- Strategic thinker with solid business acumen and strong execution capabilities
- Strong financial acumen with proven ownership of revenue and profitability
- Deep understanding of RFID technologies applications and market dynamics
- Strong communication leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Customer-focused collaborative and able to influence at all levels of the organization
- Willingness to relocate to Neuchâtel Switzerland
Professional Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor RFID connectivity or related technology markets
- Proven experience in business unit management product management marketing or business development
- Demonstrated success in driving profitable growth and managing cross-functional teams
- Strong network within the RFID and broader IoT ecosystem
Linguistic Requirements
- Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory
- French and/or German are a plus
- The ability to communicate in French is highly valued.
Benefits
Role type : Permanent role 100% On site in the Neuchatel area
Recruitment process : 2 interviews
1st round : Interview with the Team
2nd technical interview with another team
Invitation to visit the office and discuss an offer
Required Skills:
Semiconductor RFID connectivity IoT business leadership product strategy customer engagement innovation P&L revenue margins cost structure growth profitability budgets forecasts return on innovation product development product roadmap portfolio management RAIN Alliance business development strategic account engagement ecosystem partnerships English French German.
Required Education:
Bac3/5
