Intellectual Property and Licensing Administrator
Status:
Full-time, exempt Department/Division:
Finance/Licensing Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer Location:
West Grove, PA/Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home) Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am-4:
30 pm The opportunity.
Star Roses and Plants is an intellectual property (IP) and wholesale company that breeds and introduces new plant genetics to support the growth and innovation of the horticulture industry.
Our success is built on relationships with plant breeders and licensees nationwide.
We are seeking an individual to manage our licensing and royalty agreements.
As the Intellectual Property and Licensing Administrator, you will prepare and manage company legal agreements, including those with licensees, plant breeders, contract growers, and plant trial locations or entities.
You will oversee compliance of each agreement, sometimes working with external counsel to do so.
This position gives you the opportunity to develop new processes to streamline the distribution and completion of all agreements with external stakeholders.
Additionally, you will help our licensees and plant breeders to meet contractual deadlines by providing royalty reports and any necessary invoices.
Your strong affinity for collaboration will help you to be successful in this position.
You will work closely with internal department managers and the License Department at our parent company, Ball Horticultural, to ensure accurate data entry into our company's software system, SAP.
Another important partnership will be with our portfolio managers:
the rose portfolio manager and woody portfolio manager will work with you to ensure the proper implementation of all changes regarding licensing and legal requirements for the plants in their product pipelines.
Your further assistance in additional capacities may be requested.
Requirements To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
You have this.
At least 5 years of experience developing and executing license agreements Keen eye for details and effective organization Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong proficiency with MS Office Experience with SAP system preferred We have this.
Medical, dental, and vision offered to employees and their families HSA
FSA options Paid time off
paid holidays STD, LTD, and Life Insurance 401(k) retirement plan
company match
profit sharing Employee growth and development Tuition reimbursement Work environment.
Normal office environment.
Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching, manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment, and normal range of hearing and vision.
May require lifting up to 20 pounds.
Travel 0-10% - Occasional travel to local trade shows, industry events, or company-sponsored events.
Recommended Skills Communication Data Entry Microsoft Office Sap Applications Self Motivation Wholesaling Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Full-time, exempt Department/Division:
Finance/Licensing Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer Location:
West Grove, PA/Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home) Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am-4:
30 pm The opportunity.
Star Roses and Plants is an intellectual property (IP) and wholesale company that breeds and introduces new plant genetics to support the growth and innovation of the horticulture industry.
Our success is built on relationships with plant breeders and licensees nationwide.
We are seeking an individual to manage our licensing and royalty agreements.
As the Intellectual Property and Licensing Administrator, you will prepare and manage company legal agreements, including those with licensees, plant breeders, contract growers, and plant trial locations or entities.
You will oversee compliance of each agreement, sometimes working with external counsel to do so.
This position gives you the opportunity to develop new processes to streamline the distribution and completion of all agreements with external stakeholders.
Additionally, you will help our licensees and plant breeders to meet contractual deadlines by providing royalty reports and any necessary invoices.
Your strong affinity for collaboration will help you to be successful in this position.
You will work closely with internal department managers and the License Department at our parent company, Ball Horticultural, to ensure accurate data entry into our company's software system, SAP.
Another important partnership will be with our portfolio managers:
the rose portfolio manager and woody portfolio manager will work with you to ensure the proper implementation of all changes regarding licensing and legal requirements for the plants in their product pipelines.
Your further assistance in additional capacities may be requested.
Requirements To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
You have this.
At least 5 years of experience developing and executing license agreements Keen eye for details and effective organization Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong proficiency with MS Office Experience with SAP system preferred We have this.
Medical, dental, and vision offered to employees and their families HSA
FSA options Paid time off
paid holidays STD, LTD, and Life Insurance 401(k) retirement plan
company match
profit sharing Employee growth and development Tuition reimbursement Work environment.
Normal office environment.
Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching, manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment, and normal range of hearing and vision.
May require lifting up to 20 pounds.
Travel 0-10% - Occasional travel to local trade shows, industry events, or company-sponsored events.
Recommended Skills Communication Data Entry Microsoft Office Sap Applications Self Motivation Wholesaling Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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