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Head of IPR Strategy & Business Dev.

Ericsson
United States, Texas, Plano
Nov 19, 2024
Join our Team About this opportunity Are you passionate about driving strategic growth and shaping business development in the field of intellectual property rights (IPR)? Ericsson is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Strategy & Business Development to join our IPR Strategy & Value unit within the IPR & Licensing business. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that Ericsson continues to monetize its IPR portfolio, driving development of new licensing programs, and contributing to our global IPR strategy. This position reports directly to the Vice President of IPR Strategy & Value and will manage a team of 4-5 direct reports. You'll work closely with other units across the IPR & Licensing organization, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution of strategic goals. What you will do * Strategic Development and Growth: Play a pivotal role in shaping Ericsson's global IPR strategy to maximize our intellectual property monetization efforts and further grow IPR licensing revenues. * Drive development of Licensing Programs in new areas: Lead the development and creation of new licensing programs outside of our established licensing business, identifying and validating licensing opportunities that align with Ericsson's strategic goals. * Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the "glue" within the IPR & Licensing team, working horizontally across all units to drive a cohesive and strategic approach. * Process Management: Manage the process from identification to portfolio validation, ensuring a smooth handover to our licensing organization. You will bring * Educational Background: An M.Sc., LLM, or MBA is required. * Experience: Proven experience in developing licensing programs, patent acquisitions and divestments or proven experience from business and technology strategy development, with a strong preference for candidates with experience from operating companies in the Telecom/ICT industry. * Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage a team of 4-5 direct reports. * Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset, capable of turning insights into actionable strategies. * Communication & Business Acumen: Excellent communication skills and a strong business acumen, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Application We look forward to your application with CV in English. We target 60% attendance at office. Last day to apply: 8th of November 2024 Please note that we do not accept, proceed, or respond for applications sent via e-mail. If you have specific questions, you are welcome to contact Raheleh Rouhani, Sr. Recruiter at raheleh.rouhani@ericsson.com Location: Stockholm, Sweden alternatively Dallas/Plano, USA Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more. Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) \|\| Stockholm Req ID: 755917