Brand Licensing & Strategy Director

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Director of Brand Management and Licensing to provide strategic leadership for licensing, branding, and trademark enforcement across campus. You will supervise professional and administrative staff and shape campus-wide strategies to protect, enhance, and monetize UCLA’s intellectual property.

The role requires expert knowledge of trademark licensing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with executive leadership,

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in licensing, branding, or related functions.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and commercial agreements.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships and managing external stakeholders.
• Experience leading programs with significant financial, operational, and reputational impact.
• Experience in higher education or similar complex institutions (preferred).
• Expert knowledge of trademark licensing, IP management, and brand protection.
• Strong understanding of licensing compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to execute enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong business acumen and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for UCLA's brand partnerships and licensing program.
• Lead and manage staff responsible for licensing, trademark enforcement, and related services.
• Develop and implement campus-wide licensing strategies to protect and monetize UCLA assets.
• Oversee complex licensing agreements and governance to align with policy and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and external partners to expand market opportunities and revenue.
• Monitor licensing performance and drive revenue-generating initiatives.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Brand management

Trademark licensing

Contract negotiation

External partnerships

Financial analysis

Strategic initiative

Risk management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Director of Brand Management and Licensing to provide strategic leadership for licensing, branding, and trademark enforcement across campus. You will supervise professional and administrative staff and shape campus-wide strategies to protect, enhance, and monetize UCLA’s intellectual property.

The role requires expert knowledge of trademark licensing, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with executive leadership,