Executive Director of Intellectual Property Solutions

1 week ago


Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeestrategic Full time ₹ 2,00,00,000 - ₹ 2,51,00,000

Strategic IP Leader

">

This leadership position will oversee the strategic direction, technical oversight, and business leadership of a Search & Licensing vertical. The successful candidate will ensure the overall performance, profitability, and growth of this business unit.

">

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversight of the strategic roadmap for the Search & Licensing business unit.
  • Alignment of the vertical's offerings with market needs and evolving IP trends.
  • Annual goal setting, budget forecasting, and investment planning for the BU.
">

Revenue Generation & P&L Ownership:

  • P&L ownership of the vertical, ensuring revenue targets are met or exceeded.
  • Development of pricing strategies, resource allocation, and service optimization plans to maximize profitability.
  • Project pipeline tracking, billing, and receivable coordination with the Finance Team.
">

Service Delivery & Quality Assurance:

  • Supervision of end-to-end execution of all IP Search and Analytics services.
  • Patentability/ Novelty Searches.
  • Freedom To Operate (FTO) Searches.
  • Invalidity/ Validity Searches.
  • Patent Landscaping/ Technology Scouting.
  • Rigorous quality control protocols implementation and timely delivery assurance.
">

IP Monetization & Licensing:

  • Design and execution of IP monetization strategies.
  • Client support in identifying licensing opportunities, negotiating deals, and executing transactions.
  • Partner/ licensee ecosystem development across industries.
">

Client Engagement & Satisfaction:

  • Strategic advisory role to clients, offering insight-driven IP solutions.
  • Proactive communication and consistent service quality to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
">

Team Leadership & Performance Management:

  • Leadership of analysts, senior searchers, and licensing professionals.
  • Culture creation of high performance, continuous learning, and accountability.
  • Performance monitoring and regular feedback and appraisal sessions.
">

Staffing Strategy & Hiring:

  • Manpower needs planning and forecasting in alignment with project pipelines and growth targets.
  • HR collaboration in talent attraction, interview, and onboarding.
  • Skill gap identification and upskilling plan development.
">

Capability Building & Leadership Development:

  • Mentorship and grooming of high-potential team members into future leadership roles.
  • Regular training sessions on search techniques, licensing frameworks, and communication.
">

Process Excellence & Technology Adoption:

  • Creation and maintenance of SOPs, templates, and checklists to standardize quality and efficiency.
  • Cutting-edge patent databases and AI/ analytics tools evaluation and adoption for better output.
">

Business Development & Thought Leadership:

  • Support to business development efforts in pitching Search & Licensing services to new and existing clients and participating in client meetings, RFP responses, and solutioning.
  • Representation at industry forums, IP events, and publications to build thought leadership.
">

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering/ technology on any discipline.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Intellectual Property (preferred).

Experience:

  • 10 to 15 years of experience in IP services, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record in managing patent search, analytics, and/ or licensing projects.
  • Global client experience across domains such as Engineering, ICT, Pharma, Life Sciences, etc.

Work Environment:

  • Dynamic, client-driven, and innovation-focused.
  • Collaboration across IP attorneys, analysts, BD, and tech teams.
  • On-site hybrid arrangement (4-day WFO & 1-day WFH).

Growth Opportunities:

This role offers a pathway to higher strategic roles, with exposure to international clients, business growth, and high-value IP transactions.

Hourglass provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by central, state, or local laws.



  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeeIntellectual Full time ₹ 17,50,000 - ₹ 35,00,000

    Senior Manager Intellectual Property Position OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager to lead our Intellectual Property team. This role will oversee various aspects of intellectual property matters, including product clearance, patent filing and prosecution, litigation, licensing, trademark clearance, and registration for global regions.The...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeeIntellectualProperty Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000

    Job Summary:We are seeking a seasoned intellectual property expert to support product development by providing timely input to relevant stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launchAnalyze patent litigation and opposition data to inform product strategyConduct due diligence on products to apprise...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeeData Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 40,00,000

    Director of Data Migration and AutomationOur organization seeks a highly skilled professional to lead the migration of data from various intellectual property solutions in the market to our software platform.This role demands strong leadership abilities, expertise in intellectual property domains, and experience with automation tools & technologies. The...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeeLeadership Full time ₹ 1,80,00,000 - ₹ 2,20,00,000

    Senior Director of Digital OperationsLead the execution of strategic IT initiatives to drive business growth and improve guest experiences. The Senior Director of Digital Operations will oversee day-to-day IT operations across multiple properties, ensuring seamless integration between property-level and enterprise systems.Develop and implement technology...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeeIntellectualProperty Full time ₹ 2,00,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,00,000

    Head of Intellectual Property ProtectionThis position requires a highly skilled and experienced individual to drive the development of intellectual property culture within our organization.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, preferably in mechanical, electronics, automotive, or material science.A minimum of 18 years of...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeeAgricultural Full time ₹ 1,50,00,000 - ₹ 1,99,99,999

    As a key figure in our leadership team, you will spearhead the development of innovative products that enhance soil health, plant nutrition, and crop protection.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Strategic Planning: Develop a strategic vision for the organization, lead multidisciplinary teams, drive innovation, and manage technical excellence to ensure...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeePatent Full time ₹ 12,24,000 - ₹ 15,48,000

    Job Title:Product Development ManagerThis role involves supporting product development by providing timely intellectual property inputs to relevant stakeholders.The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of patent laws in India, US, and Europe.Skill 1: Timely IP inputs for product developmentSkill 2: Patent litigation and opposition insightsSkill...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India Gopi Group Full time

    Executive Coordinator to Director Role Summary As the Executive Coordinator supporting the Director of Gopi Notebooks you will be a strategic and operational linchpin transforming ideas into action ensuring seamless cross-departmental collaboration and elevating executive effectiveness You will coordinate research document and drive critical...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeeHospitality Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 15,00,000

    About UsWe empower hospitality businesses with a seamless and intelligent SaaS solution designed to boost revenue, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.Our platform helps hotels drive growth through advanced tools such as channel management, booking engines, CRS, revenue management, and more.To achieve this, we are seeking a...


  • Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India Gopi Group Full time ₹ 2,50,000 - ₹ 3,00,000 per year

    Executive Coordinator to DirectorRole SummaryAs the Executive Coordinator supporting the Director of Gopi Notebooks, you will be a strategic and operational linchpin—transforming ideas into action, ensuring seamless cross-departmental collaboration, and elevating executive effectiveness. You will coordinate, research, document, and drive critical...