Senior Director - Strategic Marketing (Surfscan Group Portfolio)

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA seeks a technology leader to lead strategic marketing for the Surfscan portfolio, collaborating closely with R&D and customers. This new role combines strategic marketing with advanced technology development, focusing on guiding long-term R&D, technology roadmaps, and future product architectures. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of semiconductor process control and position the successful candidate for potential advancement into a Business Unit Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining and executing roadmaps across Surfscan portfolio
• Identifying, assessing, and championing advanced technologies (optical, sensor, computational, algorithmic, materials, and subsystem innovations) for integration into future products to address inflections.
• Working with internal research organizations, external partners, and university collaborators to shape the next decade of product lines
• Driving market adoption of next-generation solutions through deep customer engagement and ecosystem insight
• Translating complex technical capabilities into compelling value propositions for global customers
• Pricing, go-to-market strategy, and long-term portfolio planning
• Acting as a player-coach—mentoring a high-performing team while remaining hands-on in strategic initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven Leadership: A track record of deep technical experience in semiconductor equipment design and development; Extensive understanding of semiconductor process technologies and how inflections impact equipment designs.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to launch and scale innovative products in inspection, shape, or chemical metrology.
• Industry Expertise: Deep familiarity with the semiconductor manufacturing landscape and a strong network across the ecosystem.
• Tech Credibility: Ability to engage with engineering and scientific leaders, and synthesize complex technologies into business impact.
• Executive Presence: Strong communication, influence, and decision-making skills, with the ability to represent Surfscan at the highest levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Master's Level Degree and a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Level Degree and a minimum of 15 years of experience