Sr. Global Supply Manager, Semiconductor Intellectual Property
Bastrop, TXfull time
Remote
senior
H1B: no
SpaceX Sr. Global Supply Manager at SpaceX manages the intellectual property portfolio related to semiconductor manufacturing. Works closely with engineering and legal teams to assess, negotiate, and develop IP strategies supporting business goals.
Responsibilities
Responsible for development and management of SpaceX’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio (patents, trademarks, trade secrets around business products and technologies in support of the business strategy) as it pertains to semiconductor manufacturing
Work closely with engineering teams to identify and assess competitive patent, trademark and trade secret assets, and impact on desired business outcomes
Work closely with SpaceX legal counsel to ensure proper IP rights are acquired for specific manufacturing processes
Assess cost and risk of IP for various manufacturing strategies and advise leadership on the strategies that should be pursued and avoided
Prepare and maintain applicable IP contract forms and/or clauses
Create playbooks and training materials for IP strategy development on future manufacturing processes
Engage and negotiate directly with vendors for purchase or license of IP
Develop and negotiate complex technical transactions, including development and supply agreements for equipment and joint development
Qualification
2+ years of experience in manufacturing
Required
2+ years of experience in manufacturing
3+ years of experience in semiconductor industry
2+ years of experience working with senior executives of semiconductor industry
1+ years of governmental regulation as it relates to the semiconductor industry
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited program
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent master's degree
Experience with varied and complex intellectual property matters
Excellent academic record at a top-tier law school
Significant knowledge of and experience with establishing and managing global intellectual property programs
Familiarity with technology and the ability to interact with highly technical engineers
Experience structuring and leading negotiation of intellectual property transactions in various technology areas ranging from physical goods to software licenses, and exposure to prosecuting and enforcing various IP rights
A team player with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions
