General Manager - Analog IC & Discrete Devices

China Permanent RMB1,500,000 - RMB1,800,000 per year View Job Description
Reporting to the CEO, the GM will define and execute the unit's commercial and technology strategy, manage its financial performance, and lead cross-functional teams across R&D, product management, marketing, sales, operations and strategic partnerships.
  • Take full ownership of an integrated business unit
  • Lead an international organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a global semiconductor company developing power management, sensor and analogue solutions for a range of industrial and technology applications.

Job Description

  • Define and develop the integrated business unit's product, business and technology roadmaps.
  • Guide product development across power management, analogue and mixed-signal ICs, high-voltage power ICs, sensor technologies and precision analogue signal chains.
  • Align technology investment and portfolio priorities with developments in electrification, AI infrastructure and edge intelligence.
  • Oversee new product introduction from initial concept through qualification and volume production.
  • Develop and implement go-to-market strategies across automotive, industrial automation, renewable energy, consumer IoT and data centre markets.
  • Identify new applications and adjacent growth opportunities through customer engagement, market analysis and competitive assessment.
  • Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and technology ecosystem partners.
  • Manage revenue growth, gross margin, pricing, product mix and channel performance.
  • Lead a globally distributed and multicultural team of engineers, product managers, marketing professionals and field application specialists.
  • Recruit, develop and retain talent across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
  • Take ownership of the business unit's P&L, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenditure and inventory performance.
  • Work closely with manufacturing, quality and supply-chain teams to support capacity, product yield and delivery requirements.
  • Improve development processes, cost structures and business risk management.

The Successful Applicant

  • At least 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • At least 10 years of senior leadership experience, including responsibility for a P&L exceeding US$200 million.
  • Strong technical and commercial knowledge in power management, analogue or mixed-signal ICs, sensor technologies, or a relevant combination of these areas.
  • Experience developing and scaling a business unit or product line from strategy through commercial growth.
  • Practical understanding of semiconductor process and packaging technologies, such as BCD, SOI, CMOS-MEMS and related packaging platforms.
  • An established professional network within the automotive, industrial or data centre ecosystem.
  • Demonstrated experience managing international, matrix-based teams across different cultures and time zones.
  • Strong strategic planning, commercial decision-making, communication and negotiation capabilities.
  • Ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Fluent English and Mandarin
  • Willingness to work from a flexible global location, with Wuxi or Germany preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Full strategic and commercial ownership of an integrated semiconductor business unit.
  • The opportunity to shape a combined portfolio across power management, sensing and analogue technologies.
  • Access to global R&D capabilities, semiconductor manufacturing resources and an established intellectual property portfolio.
  • Direct exposure to the CEO and collaboration with senior stakeholders across international markets.
  • A competitive compensation package, including equity participation, performance-related bonuses and relocation support where applicable.
  • The opportunity to develop products supporting more efficient power use, intelligent sensing and connected applications
Contact
Marcus Zhu
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7106796
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3505

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Sales
What is your area of specialisation?
Semiconductors
Location
China
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marcus Zhu
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3505
Job Reference
JN-092026-7106796

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