Switzerland Global Enterprise

Director, Licensing

Switzerland Global Enterprise

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
  • 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, a 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 structurestechnology evaluationpatent landscape assessmentIP technology transferlicensingcommercialization of new technologiesmarket sizing
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsleadership skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsteam alignmentprogram governanceability to build business casescustomer identificationprocess improvementcompliance practices
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAJDPhD