Lead II, Intellectual Property

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co presents an opportunity in Phoenix, AZ, for an IP Licensing Specialist who will drive ASM’s IP commercialization efforts within the Chemistry Development Group. This role focuses on licensing agreements and ensures compliance with financial and performance obligations while coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and have a solid background in the semiconductor industry. Strong analytical and project management skills are required, as is the ability to interface effectively with varied cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in the semiconductor or related industry.
• Experience directly interfacing with suppliers and customers.
• Familiarity with intellectual property management.

Responsibilities

• Support ASM’s Chemistry Development Group for licensing activities.
• Negotiate licensing agreements and ensure deliverables.
• Act as a liaison between licensed suppliers and ASM.

Skills

Strong knowledge of chemical precursors and processes

Project Management experience

Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Office

Self-starter with attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Position Summary

Part of ASM’s Intellectual Property (IP) core organization, this role is responsible for detailed planning and execution of ASM’s IP commercialization and licensing efforts for chemistry development. The individual contributor in this role ensures licensing revenue receipts and suppliers’ performance obligations to ASM and its customers and is a key point of contact between ASM and its licensed suppliers, works with other ASM organizations and global stakeholders to support supplier/customer issues and contributes to identification of new opportunities for protecting or extracting value from ASM’s Intellectual Property.

Duties include

1. Support ASM’s Chemistry Development Group (CDG) for licensing activities:
2. Negotiate licensing master agreements and statement of work (SOW)
3. Collect, review and work with corporate functions to process supplier’s financial reports
4. Plan and execute licensing projects and ensure deliverables from both CDG and KPU stakeholders
5. Drive preparations for and participate in Global Licensing operations reviews
6. Contribute as needed to other Global IP / Global Legal initiatives related to licensing and CDG

1. Ensure performance under licensing agreements:
2. Act as a liaison between chemistry licensed suppliers and ASM internal organizations
3. Promptly identify and initiate action when needed to address supplier performance
4. Help suppliers resolve end-customer issues related to ASM licensed products

1. Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), Tollgates, Triggers:
2. Devise and oversee chemical development process
3. Drive technical, business tollgates and other “triggers”
4. Own Licensing SOP, align with overall Product Lifecycle (PLC) process, drive improvements
5. Recognize and address different Key Product Units (KPU) specifics to customize Licensing SOP

1. Travel domestically and internationally to meet with suppliers and internal stakeholders (less than 20%).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related scientific fields, PhD preferred
• Minimum of 3 years in the semiconductor or related industry
• Strong knowledge of chemical precursors and processes
• Familiarity with ASM semiconductor equipment, its value components, document control systems and/or PCP and ECO processes a strong plus
• Experience and/or ability working in cross‑functional (licensing) teams, manage by influence and without authority
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other MS office suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive results with little supervision; Project Management experience a plus
• Familiarity with intellectual property assets, its management, safeguards and IP transactions
• Experience directly interfacing with suppliers, customers, and/or technical or business negotiations, particularly in a cross‑cultural/international environment
• Self‑starter with attention to detail, strong analytical skills, business and technical acumen, solid verbal and written communications skills.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting‑edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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