VP/Sr Director-Rights Licensing

Company: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

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Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Rights and Licensing to lead and drive our global rights management strategy. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of rights acquisition, management, and licensing across multiple platforms. You will audit existing practices, ensure alignment with industry best practices, and spearhead initiatives to optimize our rights portfolio and maximize revenue opportunities. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in rights and licensing within the research and publishing industry, a strong strategic mindset, and a proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
How you will make an impact:

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• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead a comprehensive rights and licensing strategy that aligns with the company's overall objectives and growth plans, working closely with our Editorial and Sales functions.
  
• Audit and Compliance: Conduct thorough reviews and audits of existing rights management practices to ensure compliance with legal standards, internal policies, and industry best practices.
  
• Optimization of Rights Portfolio: Identify content for new licensing opportunities, optimizing the existing portfolio to maximize revenue and strategic value in support of Wiley's sales teams.
  
• Industry Best Practices: Stay ahead of industry trends including rights management workflows and intellectual property management systems; integrate these insights into the rights and licensing strategy.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with editorial, legal, finance, marketing, sales, and digital teams to ensure cohesive and effective execution of rights and licensing strategies.
  
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Oversee the development of robust data analytics capabilities to track, monitor, and report on rights performance metrics; provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  
• Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and guidelines that reflect best practices in rights and licensing management within the research and publishing sector.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and events, building strong relationships with external stakeholders.
  
• Develop an end-to-end future state: Guidelines for executing on Wiley's rights strategy, workflows, and advising on integrated technology solutions.
  
• Promote IP awareness: Develop and deliver training on rights management and build strong collaboration across functional teams.
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • 8+ years of experience in rights and licensing management, with significant experience in the research or academic publishing sector.
    
  • Proven leadership experience at a senior level, with a track record of successfully driving strategic initiatives.
    
  • Deep understanding of intellectual property law, rights management, and licensing practices specific to the research and publishing industry.
    
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
    
  • Experience in reviewing, auditing, and improving existing practices to align with industry best practices.
    
  • Knowledge of digital content platforms, Open Access publishing, and emerging trends in the research and publishing landscape.
    
  • Proficiency in rights management databases, contract management tools, and data analytics platforms.
    
  • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
    
    About Wiley:
    Enabling Discovery, Powering Education, Shaping Workforces. We clear the way for seekers of knowledge: illuminating the path forward for research and education, tearing down barriers to society's advancement, and giving seekers the help they need to turn their steps into strides.
    Wiley may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: our people. We are willing to challenge the status quo, move the needle, and be innovative. Wiley's headquarters are in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations across the globe in more than 40 countries.
    Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
    We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees.
    We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. This range represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting.
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