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Purpose/Introduction
Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) is seeking qualified candidates with relevant experience to join our Technology Licensing organization. The position is based at CPChem's Research & Technology Center in Kingwood, Texas, and reports to the General Manager of Licensing. CPChem's Licensing Group includes 5 professionals with a broad range of backgrounds and experience. #HPCP
Responsibilities
Identification, assessment, development and maintenance of selective licensing and catalyst global supply opportunities. Involves business development and contract negotiations for related transactions at the point of sale and during the life of the contract.
Provide thought leadership to businesses and corporate planning through a deep understanding of external and internal technologies, which facilitates identifying current opportunities and developing future opportunities.
Utilize the understanding of our existing technologies and competitive technologies to market CPChem advantages. Align with CPChem businesses to assess if additional technologies can be used to enhance the CPChem's licensing portfolio.
Responsibilities (continued)
Identify external technologies as (i) a potential compliment or adjacent synergy to existing CPChem technologies and (ii) as potential technologies to in license for relevant purposes
Provide a commercial bent to the technology licensing business, including competitive analysis, technology marketing and extracting value through technology licensing
Facilitating deployment of technical resources in support of the operations and continuous improvement efforts of Licensees and JV's, including ongoing implementation steps for current license projects around the world.
Planning, coordinating and participating in biennial Technical Exchange Conferences for proprietary technologies.
Serving as a technology transfer liaison within R&T and across CPChem functions including the businesses, plants, IP Legal, Tax, Global Procurement, Finance/Accounting, Treasury, Compliance, etc.
Leading and/or supporting the development, commercialization, sale, and security of supply of CPChem's proprietary catalyst components associated with our technologies
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, polymer science or chemistry
At least five (5) years of experience in a technical, commercial or process technology licensing role in the petrochemical and plastics industry or a closely related field leading and or providing support to internal and external customers
Strong commitment to personal safety, operations, and the safety and wellbeing of our suppliers, partners, customers, and licensees.
Understanding of intellectual property management principles, including effective management of both internal and external confidentiality obligations.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with Businesses, Global Process Engineering, Legal, Tax, Finance, Global Procurement and R&D to identify, assess, develop and maintain selective licensing and catalyst supply opportunities.
Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with clients, suppliers and business partners including effective communication in both technical and business environments.
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion including the ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals from other cultures and societies.
Ability to work efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, to effectively multitask and to quickly adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities.
Self-starter with proven ability to function autonomously and to identify opportunities where value can be provided even if outside their standard roles and responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree(s) (MS, PhD, JD) in related field(s).
International business and cross-cultural experience.
Direct experience with polyolefin and olefin derivative technologies.
Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating technical and commercial agreements.
Experience interacting effectively with international partners, customers/clients, and suppliers.
Demonstrated capability in intellectual property management and IP strategy development as well as effective management of both internal and external confidentiality obligations.
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.
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Travel Requirements: Up to 20%Eligibility for Relocation: YesClosing Date: 10/02/2024
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