Technology Standards licenses Nokia’s intellectual property, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices today.
The Licensing team engages with companies benefiting from Nokia innovations in their solutions across various industry verticals, including but not limited to mobile and consumer electronics devices, automotive and various other IoT solutions as well as multimedia solutions. Licensing leverages Nokia’s strong essential patent portfolio related to connectivity and video standards, as well as other patents covering further technology areas in Nokia’s R&D focus.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and advancing Nokia's IoT and Automotive licensing programs by leading and developing their licensing activities and a team of high-performing licensing professionals, providing market understanding, and fostering impactful collaborations to maximize the value of our intellectual property portfolio.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Lead licensing negotiations and project teams for strategic licensing deals. Must be able to multitask across multiple licensing engagements and handle several license negotiations concurrently.
- Develop and implement licensing strategies, including approach, pricing, terms and conditions, and offerings for the IoT and Automotive Licensing Program.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking and a broad business perspective to design and develop projects, processes, and content relevant especially for our patent licensing business.
- Influence business strategy to address internal or external business and customer issues.
- Oversee the management of licensing projects and overall IoT Patent Licensing pipeline, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead, coach and develop the IoT Licensing team
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- At least 10 years of experience in patent licensing. Experience and earlier exposure to patent licensing, IPR and related legal agreements is considered a must.
- Advanced degree in business, law, or a related field.
- Proven deal-making skills – ability to understand all sides in a negotiation while seeking effective and creative solutions.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills. Demonstrates creative thinking and acts innovatively to develop and apply new approaches to complex problems
- Experience in managing complex projects and driving them to successful completion.
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and foster collaboration
- Team leadership experience is a plus
- Willingness to travel and to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, excellent command of written and spoken English
ABOUT US
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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Our recruitment process
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Some of our benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
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