InterDigital, Inc. · 3 days ago
Sr. Director, Licensing
Greater Philadelphia
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expInterDigital is a global research and development company focused on wireless, video, and artificial intelligence technologies. The Senior Director of Licensing will lead high-value licensing negotiations and develop strategies to optimize intellectual property monetization, primarily in the smartphone market.
HardwareSoftwareWireless
Hiring Manager
Christina Clements, PHR
Responsibilities
Drive high-value licensing negotiations, managing the end-to-end process from strategy development through execution and post-deal integration
Prepare and review complex financial models and deliver executive-level presentations to internal stakeholders and external partners
Lead the review, structuring, and strategic input into licensing agreements, coordinating closely with the legal licensing team and Finance
Guide the development of licensing strategies to optimize IP monetization and enforce IP rights
Work with Corporate Development to identify licensing opportunities and build program strategies
Work with Legal and outside counsel to support litigation efforts, including reviewing of pleadings and economic reports and development of litigation strategy
Oversee identification of patents to assert, potential licensees, and negotiation approach
Shape internal best practices and improve licensing operational models, templates, and governance processes
Provide strategic input on M&A opportunities and cross-border IP transactions, including valuation, due diligence, and risk assessment
Represent the company at industry conferences and forums to elevate its position as a licensing thought leader
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school required
8+ years of experience in patent licensing, IP transactions, or related fields, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
Extensive experience in SEP licensing, particularly within mobile, wireless, video, or semiconductor industries
Relevant licensing experience, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of intellectual property transactions, with emphasis in patent license agreements
Strong working knowledge of global IP trends, licensing law, and SEP valuation methodologies
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage confidently at C-suite and senior executive levels
Strong financial modeling skills in Microsoft Excel is required. This includes: (a) DCF-based non-litigation IP valuation experience, including presentation/defense of positions taken and final work product to external audiences; (b) calculating economic damages in IP litigation matters, including in high-tech technology areas, such as mobile, IoT, video and semiconductors; and (c) experience in using Monte Carlo simulation techniques to account for uncertainty in financial models
Significant experience in developing and using patent analytics to formulate IP strategies such as: (a) identifying in-bound and outbound licensing opportunities; (b) finding white-space available for patenting, understanding the patent landscapes in various technology areas; and (c) improving operational excellence within the Licensing Team
Visionary leader with strong executive presence and strategic decision-making capabilities
Outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills; adept at influencing without authority across matrixed environments
Excellent business judgment and ability to synthesize complex legal, technical, and financial information into actionable insights
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global business environment
Domestic and foreign travel required
Preferred
Degree in engineering and either an MBA or strong understanding of finance
Background in telecommunications, wireless technologies, or video codecs
Company
InterDigital, Inc.
InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$675M2019-05-30Post Ipo Equity· $400M
2015-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $275M
1981-11-20IPO
Leadership Team
Lawrence Chen
President and CEO
Henry Tirri
CTO, Executive Vice President of Research & Development
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