VP Head of Ericsson Research

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ericssonWest Palm Beach (FL)

Natural Sciences Managers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

The Opportunity: As the Head of Ericsson Research, you will serve as the thought leader and driver for our long‑term technological vision. Reporting directly to the Group CTO, you will lead a world‑renowned global organization dedicated to exploring and developing breakthrough connectivity and AI technology. This role requires a visionary leader who can bridge the gap between scientific exploration and global industrial leadership, ensuring Ericsson remains at the absolute forefront of technology. The Mandate Strategic Stewardship: Direct a global workforce of over 800 professionals across 14 countries, fostering a culture of excellence, intellectual curiosity, and high‑performance delivery. Innovation Ecosystems: Work in close cooperation with all Business Areas, Development Units, Market Areas and key Customer Units, as well as partners, leading customers, top‑tier universities and research institutes. Technological Leadership: Secure Ericsson’s leadership in the global market by balancing long‑term exploration with tangible technology transfers that fuel our product and service roadmaps. Global Advocacy: Represent Ericsson within the scientific community and at major international fora, shaping the global discourse on future technologies. Executive Profile & Competencies Visionary & Strategic Agility A proven ability to translate macro‑industry trends and customer insights into a robust research agenda. Deep mastery of the interplay between innovation complexity and evolving business models. Technical & Domain Mastery Extensive expertise across the full stack: Radio, AI, Network Architecture, Security, and Hardware/Software co‑design. A specific focus on distributed, real‑time AI, including AI‑native networks, compute paradigms, and the integration of AI into the very fabric of research methodology. Operational Excellence Significant experience leading large‑scale, global R&D organizations with a track record of successfully managing leaders of leaders. A sophisticated understanding of standardization strategies and open source dynamics as levers for market influence. Ecosystem & Influence An established global network spanning academia (top‑tier professors/universities) and industry (C‑suite technology executives).Exceptional communication skills, with the presence and gravitas to distill complex technical concepts for diverse, global stakeholders.

Requirements: Academic Background: PhD or MSc in a relevant field; a distinguished career in senior line management within a global context.

Location: Stockholm, Sweden (Global HQ).Reporting Line: Member of the Group Function Technology Leadership Team, reporting to the CTO and Head of Group Function Technology.

Contact: Please direct all questions to Martin Eriksson, Executive Recruiter – martin.b.eriksson@ericsson.comEricsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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