Intellectual Property Licensing & Transactions Expert

Overview

We are seeking an Intellectual Property Licensing & Transactions Expert to join our Technology Commercialization Division (TCD).

TCD’s mission is to maximize value realization from Aramco technologies through internal and external Intellectual Property (IP) commercialization, to address the company’s business and sustainability priorities.

Your primary role is to develop and execute license agreements to monetize IP and enable deployment across Aramco assets. This important role provides leadership in defining and implementing IP licensing strategies that deliver value, first through deployments in Aramco group business operations, and where applicable, monetization of company-owned IP outside of Aramco or Aramco operations. Working with key stakeholders, you will develop IP and commercialization strategies for each technology project and structure, and negotiate licensing terms with third parties.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Engage with our Research & Development (R&D) organizations to identify and evaluate technology projects for commercialization viability and readiness.
• Lead evaluation and development of IP licensing and commercialization strategies, including market analysis, commercial models, ‘go‐to‐market’ and deployment strategies.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with technology teams across business domains.
• Lead full life cycle execution of commercial deals, i.e. from third-party selection through authority approvals, deal structuring, negotiations and agreement execution.
• Oversee/manage a Technology portfolio ranging from strategically important, high-value projects to opportunistic technology monetization deals.
• Perform third-party due diligence to minimize technology transactions and external licensing risks.
• Support structuring of various agreements (e.g. JDA’s, JV’s, etc.) focused on acceleration and adoption of key technologies within Aramco operations.
• Perform IP analysis and competitive intelligence to identify patents of high potential value and impact.
• Deliver regular licensing portfolio update briefings to senior management on progress vs plan.
• Deliver IP licensing and commercialization training and awareness workshops to Aramco R&D organizations.

Minimum Requirements

• As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering discipline. MBA or a relevant industry certification (e.g. Certified Licensing Professional or CLP) is preferred.
• You will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in IP licensing, technology commercialization or business-related technology roles, such as: Technology Licensing, Technology Commercialization or Technology Transfer.
• You should have extensive contract negotiation experience, preferably involving licenses, JV agreements, joint development and exploitation of technology.
• You should also have business development experience involving partners or dealing directly with customers or suppliers.
• A strong background in business-focused technology roles, such as: technical sourcing, customer service, joint development and commercialization of technology is preferred.
• You should also have familiarity with product development, from concept to delivery, IP analysis experience, including market research and competitive intelligence and proven experience in developing business cases for new strategies and products.
• Knowledge and/or training in IP management is also preferred.