Technology Commercialization Manager - Global Research & Development

Job Description

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

This position requires an employee to be onsite monthly.

Who You Are

As a Technology Commercialization Manager, you will be tasked with leading all aspects of the licensing, contract management and royalty reporting. You will lead the negotiations of complex deals with other parties, including Non-disclosure Agreements, Evaluation Agreements, Co-Development, Licensing and other Agreements necessary to achieve the business objectives. We need your leadership skills in the development of Intellectual Properties (IP) strategies and commercialization to maximize the value creation for GM technologies. Your role will include identifying and cataloging IP for potential licensing, identifying potential partners, developing business cases and preparing and delivering marketing packages to promote licensing. Some additional activities include but are not limited to Competitive IP due diligence, deal formation and negotiation, and business planning for both R&D start up projects and key technologies. Sound like fun? Join us today!

What You Also Will Do

• Enable GM to license their IP, and enable global GM to commercialize new innovative technologies
  
• Improve General Motors value proposition for all technology / intellectual property (IP) assets managed
  
• Lead every aspect of third party royalty licensing transaction process (i.e. Support Patent Review Boards and Record of Invention Evaluations for commercial potential, licensing terms/negotiations, etc.) for commercialization potential
  
• Post deal management (royalty reports, agreement management, relationship management, etc.)
  
• Establish clear business objectives for partnering with the identified Party
  
• Provide general business / agreement / IP support as needed to R&D
  
• Maintain and develop relationships to facilitate communications across GM

Additional Job Description

What You Need

• Bachelor's in a technical field, such as Science or Engineering
  
• 5-7 years experience in business environment with direct exposure to IP/licensing
  
• Understanding of general automotive technology as well as technologies of interest in other industries
  
• Understanding of licensing, Intellectual Property and confidentiality
  
• Understanding of basic finance
  
• Proven licensing capabilities with strong negotiation skills
  
• Ability to develop a business case and strategies to advance IP towards a commercial product
  
• Risk management, and ability to handle ambiguity
  
• High level of analytic / business evaluation ability with difficult and unusual problems
  
• Demonstrated ability in using Microsoft Office software
  
• Next-level sociability in a business environment
  
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects in different technology areas in a professional and time sensitive manner
  
• Proven project management skills
  
• Able to secure relevant information and identify key issues
  
• Ability to foster "trust" relationships to solve difficult problems and enable difficult discussions

What Would Be Even Better

• Advanced degree in Business Administration with undergraduate degree of technical nature

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.