Director Brand Licensing

Philips is a health technology company. The Brand Licensing team, within the Intellectual Properties and Standards (IP&S) organization, manages long-term partnerships via licensing agreements in categories that are no longer in the core business. In this team, you are empowered to use your voice and expertise to have a positive impact on your team and the business, while ensuring the Philips brand consistency and value is maintained and grown.

This position in the Brand Licensing team supports brand compliance and the growth of new business development, while driving the strategy for brand licensing activities adjacent to the core business. This is a key leadership role and Brand Licensing management team position responsible for providing strategic direction and operational leadership to grow this Business Cluster.

Your role

• Developing the strategic plan to identify category opportunities for the brand with potential brand partners
• Exploring and developing new opportunities by working closely with Business Clusters and licensing agents on new areas to grow Philips brand value
• Directing brand licensing colleagues within your Business Cluster and contributing to group initiatives
• Managing the account relationship with select existing licensees including contract negotiation, trademark and brand adherence, new growth opportunities, and financial obligations
• Accountable for brand committee meetings and general adherence to agreements by select licensees

You're the right fit if

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• 10 years related experience in licensing, business development or key account management
• 5 years experience in a health technology or healthcare environment
• Previous people leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead through influence
• Proven track record in growing and developing licensing programs with licensing industry knowledge and relationships
• Excellent commercial skills, established network and experience
• Experience working at or managing a Licensing Agency
• Brand and business oriented, strategic, & creative thinker
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in negotiating contracts and terms of agreements
• Fluent English - oral and written (minimum C1 level)
• Ability to travel internationally, about 25% internationally

How we work together

For office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

This role is an office role.