AHOY

Director of Intellectual Property

AHOY

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Lead

About the role

  • Lead global IP commercialization efforts, focusing on licensing, partnerships, and IP sales.
  • Manage and oversee multiple IP portfolios across industries and geographies.
  • Build strong relationships with universities, research institutions, corporates, and buyers of IP.
  • Develop and negotiate deal structures, licensing agreements, and commercialization models.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-sector IP applications (food science, agriculture, technology, etc.).
  • Provide strategic input on IP litigation, protection, and enforcement from a business standpoint.
  • Collaborate with investment teams to evaluate IP assets for potential acquisition or funding.
  • Drive the strategic deployment of IP assets to maximize return on investment and market impact.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in Intellectual Property management, commercialization, or strategy.
  • Background in university tech transfer or corporate IP offices.
  • Strong track record in IP licensing, commercialization, and monetization.
  • Deep understanding of licensing fees, deal structures, and IP market dynamics.
  • Experience with cross-sector IP portfolios (not just single patents).
  • Familiarity with IP litigation processes from a commercial perspective.
  • Practical knowledge of the full IP journey – from creation to market sale.
  • Started career in university tech transfer, then transitioned into corporate IP strategy/licensing.
  • Experience across multiple industries (agriculture, food science, technology, biotech, etc.).
  • Proven ability to sell and negotiate IP assets with major corporations.
  • Strong global network of research institutions, corporates, and IP buyers.
  • Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.