Hiring: Vice President Seagate Research Company: Seagate Technology Location: Shakopee, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:27:41 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site About the job Experience: •15+ years of progressive leadership experience in research and development, advanced engineering, technology strategy, or related disciplines. Required Skills: •Establishes and executes a clear, funded, and measurable enterprise research strategy. •Creates a sustainable pipeline of breakthrough innovations that drive business impact and future growth. •Accelerates the transition of research outcomes into products, platforms, operational capabilities, partnerships, and intellectual property. •Strengthens collaboration across Seagate functions and strategic external partners. •Builds and develops a world-class research organization recognized for scientific excellence, innovation, and commercial impact. •This position follows an onsite work structure. •The estimated base salary range for this position is $265,000 - $320,000. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. •This position offers an opportunity to lead one of Seagate's most strategically important engineering organizations, driving the technologies that enable future generations of industry-leading storage solutions. Qualifications: •You are a visionary technology leader who can translate long-range scientific possibilities into business value and strategic advantage. •You bring deep technical credibility combined with strong commercial acumen. •You excel at leading through ambiguity and making evidence-based decisions in highly complex environments. •You are skilled at aligning technical, operational, and business stakeholders around transformational opportunities. •You foster innovation through collaboration, inclusion, experimentation, and continuous learning. •You are passionate about developing exceptional technical talent and building high-performing organizations. •Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. •Significant experience leading leaders and multidisciplinary teams within large, global organizations. •Demonstrated success defining enterprise technology strategies and managing complex research portfolios across multiple investment horizons. •Demonstrated success in translating research into prototypes, intellectual property, technology transfers, strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, or commercial outcomes. Compensation: •$265,000 - $320,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!