Dolby Laboratories Inc.

VP, Business Development & Technology

San Francisco, California,United States · Vp · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$259k-$366kDetected 41 days ago

Machine LearningLLMsBusiness DevelopmentValuationIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

We aggregate patents around key innovations and offer licensing solutions that give companies streamlined access to standardized technologies.
For decades, we have served as a trusted bridge between our licensors and licensees, driving a strong and efficient IP licensing environment that yields better products and technologies for people around the world.
Business Development & Program Creation Identify and prioritize new patent pool opportunities in high-growth technology sectors, including AI, memory, data center, and connectivity.

Develop and execute business cases for new licensing programs, including market sizing, stakeholder mapping, and revenue modeling.
Lead outreach to prospective licensors (patent owners) and strategic partners to build program participation and alignment.
Build and maintain relationships with leading technology companies, patent holders, and ecosystem players.
Cross-Functional Leadership Partner closely with licensing, legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure seamless transition from program concept to launch.
Support ongoing programs by providing strategic input on market evolution and expansion opportunities.
Collaborate with AI/data teams to integrate advanced tools into patent evaluation, portfolio analysis, and royalty allocation processes.
Drive long-term growth initiatives aligned with industry shifts toward AI-driven infrastructure and compute-intensive applications.

12+ years of experience in business development, licensing, technology strategy, or related fields.
Via Licensing Alliance, a subsidiary of Dolby Laboratories, is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership.

Executive presence with strong communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field
JD or MBA is a plus.
Experience working with standards bodies (e.g., JEDEC, ONFI, IEEE) or industry consortia.
Familiarity with patent analytics, AI-assisted evaluation tools, or portfolio valuation methodologies.
Prior experience launching or managing licensing programs or patent pools.
Leadership Competencies Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts.
Ability to bridge technical depth with business outcomes.

VP Global Licensing, Legal, Finance, and external technical experts The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $259,000 - 366,000 and can vary if outside of this location.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training.
Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.
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