Via - Licensing Analyst

Dolby; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Via, the leader in collaborative licensing, is seeking a data analytics professional to help accelerate insights that inform licensing opportunities and strategic decisions in the San Francisco Bay Area.

You will conduct market and workflow analyses, develop reports in Excel and Power BI, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Operations to drive data-driven actions across programs. 1–3 years of experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze product, regional, and shipment data to identify industry trends, competitive dynamics, and new licensing opportunities, translating findings into actionable insights.
• Support licensing notification campaigns by tracking outbound notices, responses, and follow-ups.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting systems (e.g., Salesforce, internal trackers), and analyze data to identify patterns, anomalies, and performance trends across programs.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards (e.g., Excel, Power BI); set up monitoring, alerts, and flag triggers, and present clear insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sales, Program, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to translate business questions into structured analysis, define tracking frameworks, and support data‑driven decision making.
• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline licensing workflows; leverage AI tools to automate and improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science / related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches. Via is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via has operated dozens of licensing programs for a variety of technologies consisting of nearly 50,000 patents in over 130 countries with more than 500 patent holders and nearly 10,000 licensees. Via is an independently managed company owned by industry‑leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership.

Via’s expertise extends to intellectual property, technology standardization, strategic business development, and program administration. Affiliated specialists in the fields of finance, antitrust law, and patent analysis complete the set of capabilities that make Via a premier solutions provider to the world’s most sophisticated technology and entertainment companies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze product, regional, and shipment data to identify industry trends, competitive dynamics, and new licensing opportunities, translating findings into actionable insights.
• Support licensing notification campaigns by tracking outbound notices, responses, and follow‑ups.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting systems (e.g., Salesforce, internal trackers), and analyze data to identify patterns, anomalies, and performance trends across programs.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards (e.g., Excel, Power BI); set up monitoring, alerts, and flag triggers, and present clear insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sales, Program, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to translate business questions into structured analysis, define tracking frameworks, and support data‑driven decision making.
• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline licensing workflows; leverage AI tools to automate and improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
• 1–3 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, sales operations, market intelligence, consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data driven mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present findings and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas; experience working with large datasets.
• Familiarity with data querying or extraction (e.g., SQL or similar tools) for data extraction, validation, and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and familiarity with sales, pipeline, or operational reporting.
• Exposure to AI‑powered productivity and analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Python‑based analytics, or similar technologies) and a demonstrated interest in workflow automation.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive intelligence, or commercial analysis.
• Familiarity with data modeling, dashboard design, KPI development, and business performance tracking.
• Interest in intellectual property licensing, technology markets, telecommunications, media, software, consumer electronics, or related industries.

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full‑time position is $74,000 - 96,000 and can vary if outside of this location. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

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Via will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12

Via is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland