Careers at Access Advance
Access Advance (“Advance”) is comprised of exceptional individuals that each bring their unique talents and experiences together to form a truly collaborative team environment. Teamwork, communication, and a sense of entrepreneurial spirit are at the core of our company. Our senior leaders work hard to ensure that everyone has the tools and support they need to grow and thrive in our organization.
Advance is patient and measured when recruiting candidates for our team. We prioritize providing effective mentorship that allows talented colleagues to learn on the job. Our organization includes seasoned licensing professionals who are deeply invested in teaching the business to all levels of the organization, throughout all stages of the licensing process. Everyone assumes multiple roles and learns new skills in the process, which increases team cohesion and overall effectiveness. Each member of the team is heard, and their input is valued.
Current Openings at Access Advance
Core Overall Job Description:
Reporting to the Chief of Strategic Initiatives, this position will own the development of strategic communications for the current Access Advance IP portfolios as well as research, conceive, design and implement strategic communications content and programs around future business development opportunities for Access Advance in the global marketplace. The successful person in this role thrives in a dynamic and fast-moving small-company professional environment and will uncover and develop business plans and strategies to introduce new patent portfolios to the market. They will have expertise in market strategy, strategic communications, business development, and strategic planning specifically in the IP patent pool space.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Become a patent licensing industry communicator in the fields of video compression technology, smart home devices, and other areas as they develop
- Develop and coordinate strategic communications content and campaigns to support current and future IP programs, including websites, social media, email newsletters, press releases and content placement, magazines, directories, supplements, conferences and research
- Integrate with the licensing team to anticipate communications needs based on marketplace developments
- Recommend conferences and forums that will provide maximum effective and positive exposure for Access Advance in the business of patent licensing
- Assist in developing a public policy program including lobbying and government outreach for promoting Access Advance approach to patent licensing
- Manage the communications budget
- Responsible for press release final drafts
- Oversee drafting of industry and Access Advance relevant articles for public dissemination
- Other duties as assigned
What skills and abilities do you expect your ideal candidate to demonstrate?
- Experience in using a variety of social media platforms for business promotion
- Creativity in developing market content and affecting decision-making
- Be able to understand issues relating to licensing and royalty matters
- Be able to summarize ideas and concepts in a concise, meaningful, and easy to understand manner, and effectively communicate that information both orally and in writing within the organization and externally
- Be able to develop and manage positive working relationships with all employees, patent owners, customers and other company constituents
- Be a confident speaker and presenter able to create effective presentations and speak with ease and authority earned through subject matter expertise.
- Have strong organization/management/leadership skills
- Be flexible and want to take on new challenges and responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree
- Minimum of 5 years experience conceiving, designing and developing strategic communications content, programs and campaigns
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Must be willing to work out of an office in Boston, MA (Note: The opportunity for remote work for a portion of the work week is available.)
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience in the intellectual property field, specifically patents & patent licensing and standard-essential patents & pool licensing
- Leadership in or membership in industry organizations such as IAM, LES, or Intellectual Property Owners
- Excellent strategic planning and analytical skills
- Good negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Enjoys working as part of a team of experts
- Able to work effectively with all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated ability to develop process-driven solutions to issues
- Capable of handling multiple priorities in a time pressured environment
Character and Personal Qualities:
A successful person in this role will:
- Want to be an agile, collaborative and forward-thinking advisor and business leader
- Enjoy working as part of a team of experts
- Be exhilarated by the challenges of a start-up company
- Have self-confidence and self-understanding to know their strengths and development needs
- Enjoy a highly collaborative, energized, flexible environment
- Have a sense of curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@accessadvance.com.
Access Advance LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Core Overall Job Description:
Reporting to the Senior VP of Licensing and Market Intelligence, the Licensing Specialist is an integral part of the Access Advance team. This position will support a wide range of licensing activities, including market research, identification of new licensing opportunities, preparing letters and other written communication to potential licensees, and following up on outstanding opportunities. This person will coordinate with other Licensing team members and Legal team members to ensure that proper and timely actions are taken on licensing opportunities that have been identified.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Market Intelligence team and Licensing team to identify and qualify new licensing opportunities, i.e., potential licensees, and ensure that proper records are captured and archived in the process. Support the Licensing team in drafting letters and other written communication to potential licensees, including when such letters are being written and sent by outside legal counsel.
- Support the Licensing team in periodical review of the licensing pipeline, recommend appropriate actions for outstanding opportunities, and be responsible for implementing recommended actions that are approved. Participate in discussion on licensing strategy and implementation of licensing strategy. Assist in preparation of annual licensing business plans and periodical update presentations.
- Manage the database and tracking tools being used by the Market Intelligence team and Licensing team.
- Support the Market Intelligence team and the Licensee Operations team in conducting market research to identify potential irregularity in royalty reporting and assist in royalty audits.
- Assist with the maintenance of accurate licensing distribution lists (email, address, phone, etc.).
- Support operations functions, including office administration as needed.
What skills and abilities do you expect your ideal candidate to demonstrate?
- Superior attention to detail, proofreading skills, problem solving capabilities, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Superior writing skills
- Must show initiative and be willing to take ownership of projects and managing deadlines
- Ability to learn computer software quickly and independently
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures
- Deals courteously and effectively with other employees, licensors, licensees, outside vendors, etc.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must project a professional demeanor, effectively represent the company, exhibit sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and related software products
- Willingness to learn to use and manage software products if there is no prior experience
- Demonstrated attention to detail, particularly in preparing, managing, and organizing large sets of information and documents
- Must be willing to work out of an office in Boston. (Note: The opportunity for remote work for a portion of the work week is available.)
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with studies in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Accounting, or Marketing
- Some exposure to patents
- Self-motivated
- Ability to handle the most basic to the most complex of activities with the same energy and passion
- Quickly adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to remain calm and function under pressure and ambiguity
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work effectively with all levels of an organization
- Capable of handling multiple priorities in a time pressured environment
- Expertise in Salesforce, Box.com, PageVault
Character and Personal Qualities:
A successful person in this role will:
- Have self-confidence and self-understanding to know their professional strengths and development needs
- Enjoy a highly collaborative, energized, and flexible environment
- Have a sense of curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
- Value an all hands on-deck mentality
- Possess a willingness to learn from others and receive feedback from team members
What key words would you want to see in a resume to find the best candidate?
- Market Research
- Sales
- CRM knowledge
- Licensing or litigation support
- Detail oriented
- Organization
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@accessadvance.com.
Access Advance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.