Strategic Technology Contracts Lead

Global Foundries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking an experienced contract manager to lead negotiations and the contracting process for technology agreements across semiconductor manufacturing, EDA, and IP licensing. The role partners with business and technical teams to align on objectives and work with technology law attorneys.

The ideal candidate has a solid semiconductor industry background, proven negotiation skills, and strong communication abilities to manage multi-year, high-impact contracts.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the semiconductor foundry business and GF's ecosystem.
• Experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements (in-licenses, out-licenses, development).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• B.S. or higher in engineering, physical science, or mathematics; J.D. not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive negotiations and contracting for key Technology Agreements with GF customers, government agencies, universities, and suppliers.
• Define primary objectives of contracts with GF stakeholders including NRE payments, license terms, and deliverables.
• Manage ongoing contract administration and business management for multi-year agreements.
• Support special projects as needed.
• Operate at the intersection of GF technologies, business objectives, and legal terms.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Semiconductor industry knowledge

Legal terms understanding

Education

Engineering/physical science/math degree

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking an experienced contract manager to lead negotiations and the contracting process for technology agreements across semiconductor manufacturing, EDA, and IP licensing. The role partners with business and technical teams to align on objectives and work with technology law attorneys.

The ideal candidate has a solid semiconductor industry background, proven negotiation skills, and strong communication abilities to manage multi-year, high-impact contracts.