Sr. Director Business Development (Licensing Manager)

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 29 days ago $231,100–$346,700 / year
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As a Senior Licensing Manager at Qualcomm Technology Licensing Division (QTL), you will join a dynamic team responsible for managing outbound patent licensing programs and account management in global markets excluding China. Your role involves negotiating complex patent license agreements, advising on compliance issues, and collaborating with legal, finance, and audit teams to ensure effective execution of licensing strategies. You will develop market analysis reports, identify new licensing opportunities, and maintain strong relationships with key licensees while ensuring full compliance with executed agreements. This position requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in patent licensing, ideally from a large law firm or technology company, along with expertise in IP portfolio development, FRAND licensing requirements, and cellular standards essential patents. Familiarity with antitrust law and wireless communications technologies is beneficial.

Skills

Patent licensing Negotiation Contract law IP portfolio development FRAND licensing Antitrust law Cellular communications technology Intellectual property case law SDO IP policy Wireless market trends Mobile phone technology IOT market data Legal decision analysis JD or LLM

What you'll do

  • Negotiate and execute complex patent license agreements for cellular devices.
  • Develop and implement account strategies for Qualcomm’s licensing programs.
  • Advise on licensee compliance and enforcement of existing license agreements.
  • Collaborate with QTL teams to refine licensing strategies and negotiate terms.
  • Maintain effective relationships with key licensees in worldwide markets.
  • Facilitate compliance efforts by working with the QTL Compliance & Audit team.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in patent licensing and negotiation.
  • JD or LLM from an accredited US law school preferred.
  • Deep understanding of key patent law concepts and FRAND requirements.
  • Experience as in-house counsel for a technology company preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property case law and regulations.
  • Familiarity with cellular communications technology and wireless standards.
  • Broad commercial acumen and ability to monitor market trends.

Market check

Salary context

This $231,100–$346,700 range sits above 87% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$170,000–$270,200

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$183,597–$255,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 237 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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