Switzerland Job Openings

Sulzer

Licensing Manager

Winterthur

FULL TIME

September 8, 2024

CT_Polymer & Crystallization-E122
Licensing Manager - Full Time - Winterthur, Switzerland

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a Licensing Manager to join our Chemtech division in Winterthur, Switzerland.

This is an exciting opportunity to steer high-impact licensing strategies, make key decisions, and manage vital stakeholder relationships, all while driving the future of sustainable technology. If this aligns with your career goals, we want to hear from you!

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction for our licensing activities, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Lead negotiations of complex licensing agreements, including equipment and technical field advisory services contracts.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize licensing revenue and expand market penetration.
Partner closely with senior management to craft long-term licensing plans and objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the licensing department, aligned with Sulzer vision of growth and excellence.
Cultivate and maintain key partnerships with external stakeholders, industry leaders, and existing clients, to maximise business growth.
Spearhead comprehensive sales proposals and financial models.
Prepare complex contracts, with detailed techno-commercial annexes, leveraging legal and finance to negotiate strategically.
Identify and capitalize on niche market opportunities for biopolymers such as PLA, PCL, and related co-polymers.
Ensure timely project delivery and customer satisfaction through effective cross-functional communication.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

University degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental or Material Sciences – other related fields welcome.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in licensing sales for a similar / transferable industrial market player; involvement in sugar to chemicals application is an asset.
Strong ability to interpret customer requirements, market trends, and translate into strategic insights, coupled with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Team and customer centric approach, leveraging integrity and credibility to build trusted relationships within a multinational environment.
Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Willingness to travel internationally, approx. 40 %.

What we offer you:

25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
Defined contribution pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program/health care
On-site car parking/public transport allowance
Access to a wide range of discounts

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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