GE Vernova

Director, Licensing

GE Vernova

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $134,400 - $224,100 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Commercialize GE Vernova technologies and intellectual property globally through licensing, joint ventures, and other innovative business structures in partnership with GE Vernova business units.
  • Evaluate technologies and programs, build complex financial and market models, and structure commercial deals that drive strategic and financial value.
  • Lead or support negotiation and execution of IP- and technology-based transactions, including management of post-deal obligations and growth initiatives.
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for approved programs, including deal structuring, team alignment, and program governance.
  • Navigate business constraints such as regulatory, compliance, IP encumbrances, labor considerations, trade controls, and product strategies.
  • Identify high-potential patents and technologies and develop them into revenue-generating licensing or partnership programs.
  • Create and launch new commercialization programs based on GE Vernova patents, technologies, and businesses.
  • Manage and grow existing licensee relationships, including royalty compliance, audits, and financial performance tracking.
  • Drive process improvements through standardization, simplification, and enhanced compliance practices.
  • Deliver measurable financial and strategic impact while upholding GE Vernova’s culture of integrity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a relevant field, or a high school diploma/GED (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience in IP Commercialization or related function
  • Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, including international travel
  • MBA, JD, or PhD strongly preferred
  • Deep expertise in intellectual property (IP) valuation, financial modeling, and venture or equity-based deal structures
  • Familiarity with clean energy, industrial software, and/or decarbonization-related technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to build robust business cases for patent- and technology-driven programs, including market sizing, valuation, and customer identification
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience commercializing new technologies across one or more of the following domains: energy, materials, software, electrical systems, or mechanical systems
  • Proven experience in technology evaluation, intellectual property analysis, and patent landscape assessment
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with IP technology transfer, licensing, sale and/or for development across multiple companies
  • Able to effectively work with all levels of internal and external customers & partners
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
  • tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
intellectual property valuationfinancial modelingventure deal structuresequity-based deal structuresmarket sizingtechnology evaluationpatent landscape assessmentcommercialization of new technologiesroyalty complianceprocess improvements
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsability to build business casesteam alignmentnegotiation skillscustomer relationship managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
MBAJDPhD