Overview:

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to contribute to the success of our Licensing Division. The ideal candidate is experienced in IP management and transactions. The preferred candidate is a self-starter, energetic and proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively to monetize a strong and growing portfolio of worldwide patent assets. The candidate must be comfortable in a role that requires him/her to work with different stake holders with different priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering discipline, an advance degree (i.e. MS, Ph.D. or an MBA) is preferred
• 10+ years of combined experience in a minimum of three of the following functions: research, development, operations, business development, intellectual property management, intellectual property transactions, consulting and finance
• Proven ability to assess IP and its impact, generate licensing opportunities, negotiate terms and execute agreements
• Experience in complex licensing and sales transactions, preferably in Oil & Gas industry
• Experience in marketing and communications campaigns, especially related to technology marketing
• Experience in freedom to operate (FTO) analyses, developing evidence of use/ claim charts are preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, research/analytical, organizational, creative and problem-solving skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop tailored monetization strategies to realize full value of our IP portfolio
• Implement monetization strategies by
• Developing a broad range of internal and external stakeholder relationships to build partnerships
• Performing comprehensive due diligence to support technology transactions to maximize value and minimize risks
• Leading negotiations
• Drafting and executing agreements
• Maximize value of existing license agreements by
• Ensuring compliance of licensees, including royalty compliance and monitoring to prevent revenue leakage
• regular evaluation of license agreements and licensee performance to prevent value deterioration
• Deliver regular project update briefings to senior management on progress versus plan

Benefits:

• Compelling remuneration package.
• Permanent Employment on an Indefinite Term Employment Agreement.
• The company's Incentive Plan: This is a broad-based annual and performance based incentive plan based on company and individual performance, base salary, and length of service during the plan year. The objective of this plan is to drive organizational performance, as well as, recognize and reward your contributions beyond the normal annual merit increases.
• Annual repatriation travel allowance: An annual cash payment that more than covers airfare costs to your home country. You have full flexibility to use this payment in any way you choose.
• Annual vacation: You can look forward to up to 38 calendar days of paid leave each year. In addition, you'll typically be granted between 9 and 11 days of national public holidays each year.
• Severance award: In accordance with the Saudi labor law, a severance award is payable by the company to employees who leave after two years or more of satisfactory service. The severance award is based on length of continuous service and final base pay. The severance award can be a substantial benefit for longer service employees.
• Education Assistance Plan: If you are hired on family status, you may be eligible to benefit from the company's excellent education assistance plan for dependent children. This may include the option for them to attend the company's high quality private schools or to attend international schools in the local community.
• Quality housing in company communities or a rental assistance allowance: We have four communities in the Eastern Province where we provide quality accommodation in pleasant surroundings. Alternatively, employees may obtain housing in the local communities outside of the company's communities, for which we provide a rental assistance allowance.
• Free medical care: We provide medical care via our subsidiary medical network or contracted hospitals and clinics. These facilities are among the finest in the Middle East.
• Free access to recreational facilities: You will have access to our extensive range of recreational facilities that include: private beaches, tennis courts, exercise gyms, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis and squash courts, and much more.
• Free scheduled transportation: Air-conditioned buses are provided free of charge for transportation within camp areas, to work locations, local shopping areas outside camp, the beach and our other communities.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: you may enroll in a voluntary program providing term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to 12, 18, 24 or 30 times your monthly base salary. Favorable group rates keep the premium low.
• Short-term Disability: In the event you are unable to work due to illness or injury, short-term disability income benefits are provided. The benefit is 30 days full pay and 60 days at three-quarters pay, in any one year period.
• Death Benefit: The company pays an ex-gratia death benefit equal to 24 months base pay if death is from an industrial accident and 12 months base pay if death is non-industrial related.
• Career development: We recognize and value professional growth and achievement, so you'll have many opportunities to develop your career and expertise.

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