ASM · 7 hours ago
Lead II, Intellectual Property
US > Arizona > Phoenix
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expASM is a leading company in the semiconductor industry known for its innovative technology and collaborative culture. The Lead II, Intellectual Property role involves managing ASM's IP commercialization and licensing efforts, ensuring supplier performance, and contributing to the development of licensing agreements.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Support ASM’s Chemistry Development Group (CDG) for licensing activities:
Negotiate licensing master agreements and statement of work (SOW)
Collect, review and work with corporate functions to process supplier’s financial reports
Plan and execute licensing projects and ensure deliverables from both CDG and KPU stakeholders
Drive preparations for and participate in Global Licensing operations reviews
Contribute as needed to other Global IP / Global Legal initiatives related to licensing and CDG
Ensure performance under licensing agreements:
Act as a liaison between chemistry licensed suppliers and ASM internal organizations
Promptly identify and initiate action when needed to address supplier performance
Help suppliers resolve end-customer issues related to ASM licensed products
Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), Tollgates, Triggers:
Devise and oversee chemical development process
Drive technical, business tollgates and other “triggers”
Own Licensing SOP, align with overall Product Lifecycle (PLC) process, drive improvements
Recognize and address different Key Product Units (KPU) specifics to customize Licensing SOP
Travel domestically and internationally to meet with suppliers and internal stakeholders (less than 20%)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related scientific fields, PhD preferred
Minimum of 3 years in the semiconductor or related industry
Strong knowledge of chemical precursors and processes
Familiarity with ASM semiconductor equipment, its value components, document control systems and/or PCP and ECO processes a strong plus
Experience and/or ability working in cross-functional (licensing) teams, manage by influence and without authority
Advanced knowledge of Excel and other MS office suite
Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive results with little supervision; Project Management experience a plus
Familiarity with intellectual property assets, its management, safeguards and IP transactions
Experience directly interfacing with suppliers, customers, and/or technical or business negotiations, particularly in a cross-cultural/international environment
Self-starter with attention to detail, strong analytical skills, business and technical acumen, solid verbal and written communications skills
Company
ASM
ASM is a supplier of semiconductor equipment, materials and process solutions addressing the wafer processing.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1981-05-22IPO
Leadership Team
Charles Dean del Prado
President & CEO
Recent News
2026-01-19
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