Corteva

Licensing Manager

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Project ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainContract ManagementIntellectual PropertyResearchCommunicationWritingOrganizational Skills

About the role

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next.
Seeking a new and challenging opportunity to further enhance your career?
Corteva Agriscience currently has a vacancy for a Licensing Manager on our team.

Plan, lead and execute the diligence and agreement negotiation actions necessary to establish R&D and business level licenses, collaborations/alliances, and technology transfer transactions between Corteva and public and private entities, largely in support of Corteva R&D.
Coordinate, lead and manage technology and/or intellectual property contract negotiation and agreement management related workstreams with colleagues in R&D, legal, external affairs, technology scouting/acquisition, alliance management, open innovation, regulatory, supply chain, finance, and other groups in Corteva.
Develop and maintain strong knowledge of important agreements and their impact on new or ongoing technology contract negotiations.
Maintain relationships with a network of contacts in both Corteva and the public and private sectors to determine shifting structures, standards/norms, roles and goals within the industry.
Proven ability to build solid relationships, earn the confidence of internal stakeholders and demonstrate the ability to get results in a timely manner with attention to timelines and deadlines.
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

the ability to work effectively with multiple internal functions including R&D, Legal, Finance, and business teams
experience in technical writing and/or contract drafting/writing, negotiation and process management
Exposure to or experience with (i) agreement negotiations, (ii) intellectual property rights, (iii) patent process and/or (iv) contracting and technology licensing norms and issues
Basic knowledge and understanding of plant biology/physiology, genetics, biochemistry, plant breeding, organic chemistry and/or natural products, is required.
Must be reliable, self-motivated, persistent and have the ability to work effectively both alone and collaboratively in small and large teams.

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical sciences is required.
Master's (or higher) degree in a biological or chemical science discipline, or a Master of Business Administration or law degree, is preferred.
Understanding of intellectual property management, chemistry/biology/biochemistry research, and regulatory activities in agriculture or related areas, is preferred.
Strong organizational skills required
project management skills preferred.
Membership and/or credentialed in a national or international professional society focused on licensing and technology transfer topics is preferred.

A minimum of 3 years of experience working in an academic or corporate licensing or technology transfer function is strongly preferred.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and technical writing skills required.
Strong organizational skills required; project management skills preferred.

Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Learn more about our total rewards package here
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