The OpportunityLa preghiamo di leggere attentamente la panoramica e i requisiti per questa possibilità di lavoro riportati di seguito.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 MandateStrategic 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 & CompetenciesVisionary & Strategic AgilityA 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 MasteryExtensive 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 ExcellenceSignificant experie