Head of Cellular Portfolio Management

About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head our Cellular Portfolio Management function. This role is responsible for guiding a critical portion of the company’s patent portfolio and ensuring alignment with long-term business and licensing objectives. You will lead a team of portfolio managers and work cross-functionally with engineering, licensing, and legal teams to drive high-value outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Portfolio Managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

• Work closely with the Head of Portfolio Management to manage a key segment of the company’s patent portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and long-term value creation

• Oversee invention review and filing decisions; guide internal and external counsel to execute prosecution strategies effectively and within budget

• Drive portfolio development strategies, including continuation and divisional filings, to strengthen asset value and coverage

• Collaborate with engineers, legal counsel, Licensing Support, and Post-Grant teams to develop and refine claim charts and support prosecution strategy

• Build deep expertise in the assigned portfolio, including assets, prosecution history, and strategic positioning

• Ensure portfolio activities align with licensing programs, litigation strategies, and broader corporate initiatives

• Provide regular portfolio insights and updates to senior leadership, including executive management

• Partner with engineering teams to provide feedback and guidance on patent-related matters

• Support litigation efforts, including due diligence and coordination on patent defense against validity challenges

• Contribute to broader IP initiatives such as SDO engagement, policy compliance, joint ventures, acquisitions, and divestitures

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management (law firm and in-house combination preferred)

• Strong leadership experience with a track record of developing and managing high-performing teams

• Deep expertise in cellular technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G, 6G); familiarity with standards bodies (e.g., 3GPP) and patent pools (e.g., Avanci) is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute portfolio strategies aligned with business and licensing goals

• Experience reviewing and refining claim charts strongly preferred

• Technical degree (MS or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications, or a related field

• USPTO registration or European Patent Attorney Qualification required; JD and active bar membership required for US attorney candidates

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across technical, legal, and executive audiences globally

• Experience with IP management systems and patent databases

• Willingness to travel, including internationally

Location: Any US Interdigital location (NY, PA, DC, CA). Can also be located in London, UK or Rennes, France.

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local  law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range specific to New York/CA is $163,000 - $260,000 /annually + discretionary incentive bonus, benefits and may include other forms of compensation components such as long-term incentives.  Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.