GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director, Licensing

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Texas

Posted

17 days ago

Salary

$134.4K - $224.1K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• 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.

Job 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