IPR Commercialization Manager

Our Exciting Opportunity
We are looking for a new team member in our Processes and Tools team in IPR & Licensing. The role is central for the operations of IPR & Licensing and spans over a wide variety of key tasks such as owner of the patent development process, driver for different Security and Compliance matters, and for selection and operation of different tools for IPR & Licensing.

To thrive and be productive in this role, a proven experience from patent prosecution including the use of tools, and a good general sense of order is required. As the role includes leading the administrators in Kista, some level of leadership experience is expected. In many cases, there’s a need to discuss different approaches to issues we deal with in the Processes and Tools team together with other team members to find the best way forward. Hence an open and collaborative attitude is needed.

The role is unique within IPR & Licensing and offers great opportunities to form the content and the detailed execution of different tasks.
The variety of different responsibilities and involvement is quite extensive. It’s not expected that applicants can deal with all areas from the beginning. Going forward the role can be developed to focus on specific part of the areas depending on experience, competence and interest.

Major areas of responsibilities and involvement:
Process related
Delegated Owner of PD process (PoW)
Driver of IPRL SME setup
Member of the IPRL Change Management Board
Law firm (Outside Counsel) management
Access management


Tools related
Anaqua AO team follow-up
New Tools Team member
Tools Budget
IT Steering Group, Quarterly & Monthly Business Reviews


Security and Compliance
Driver for IPRL for Information Security, Compliance, and Business Continuity matters
GDPR & Privacy (Including Anaqua)


Kista Administration
Patent and Invoice Administration lead


To be successful in the role you must have
Several of years experience from patent prosecution
Experience from different tools used during patent prosecution
A good sense for security and compliance matters
Experience from working with IT functions
Great leadership and communication skills


What´s in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

What happens once you apply?
To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process
Location for this role: Stockholm, Sweden
Recruiter: Anna Magnusson (anna.magnusson@ericsson.com)
This position reports to: Director Technology and Operational Support

Selection is ongoing please apply as soon as possible
Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.
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Do you believe that an organization fostering an environment of cooperation and collaboration to execute with speed creates better business value? Do you value a culture of humanness, where fact based decisions are important and our people are encouraged to speak up? Do you believe that diverse, inclusive teams drive performance and innovation? At Ericsson, we do.
We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background, social origin, social status, indigenous status, disability, age, union membership or employee representation and any other characteristic protected by local law or Ericsson’s Code of Business Ethics.

Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) ||
Req ID: 648063