IP Search and Licensing Director

4 days ago

Solapur, Maharashtra, India beBeeIntellectualproperty Full time ₹ 1,50,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,00,000
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our patent search and licensing vertical. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and business leadership for the team.

The role involves leading a team of professionals in a hierarchical structure, managing performance, driving capability building, and ensuring service excellence across the board.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own and execute the strategic roadmap for the patent search and licensing business unit.
  • Align the vertical's offerings with market needs and evolving IP trends.
  • Set annual goals and budget forecasts for the BU.
  • Own the P&L of the vertical; ensure revenue targets are met or exceeded.
  • Develop pricing strategies, resource allocation, and service optimization plans to maximize profitability.
  • Track project pipelines, billing, and receivables in coordination with the Finance Team.
  • Supervise end-to-end execution of all IP Search and Analytics services, including patentability/novelty searches, freedom to operate searches, invalidity/validity searches, patent landscaping/technology scouting, and implement rigorous quality control protocols.
  • Lead the design and execution of IP Monetization strategies, support clients in identifying licensing opportunities, negotiate deals, and execute transactions.
  • Serve as strategic advisor to clients, offering insight-driven IP solutions, and ensure a high level of client satisfaction and retention through proactive communication and consistent service quality.
  • Lead a team of analysts, senior searchers, and licensing professionals, drive a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and accountability, monitor performance, and conduct regular feedback and appraisal sessions.
  • Plan and forecast manpower needs, work with HR to attract, interview, and onboard high-calibre talent, develop internal capability by identifying skill gaps, and create upskilling plans.
  • Mentor and groom high-potential team members into future leadership roles, conduct regular training sessions on search techniques, licensing frameworks, and communication, create and maintain SOPs, templates, and checklists to standardize quality and efficiency.
  • Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge patent databases and AI/analytics tools for better output, support business development efforts, participate in client meetings, RFP responses, and solutioning, represent the firm at industry forums, IP events, and in publications to build thought leadership.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/technology on any discipline.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Intellectual Property (preferred).
  • 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply now

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