Dolby Careers Via Licensing Analyst

Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches to drive innovation globally. Via Licensing Alliance is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption fostering participation and generating return on innovation with balanced IP licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via administers dozens of patent licensing programs in audio video broadcast power and more for a variety of technologies consisting of 25000 patents in over 130 countries with nearly 100 current patent holders and over 3000 current licensees.

Via Licensing Alliance a subsidiary of Dolby Laboratories is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. We are the worlds largest patent pool administrator. We aggregate patents around key innovations and offer licensing solutions that give companies streamlined access to standardized technologies. For decades we have served as a trusted bridge between our licensors and licensees driving a strong and efficient IP licensing environment that yields better products and technologies for people around the world.

Vias expertise extends to intellectual property technology standardization strategic business development and program administration. Affiliated specialists in the fields of finance antitrust law and patent analysis complete the set of capabilities that make Via a premier solutions provider to the worlds most sophisticated technology and entertainment companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Analyst will support the sales team with a variety of data and research focused projects including:

• Conduct market research and analyze product regional and shipment data to identify industry trends competitive dynamics and new licensing opportunities translating findings into actionable insights.
• Support licensing notification campaigns by tracking outbound notices responses and follow-ups.
• Ensure data accuracy consistency and integrity across reporting systems (e.g. Salesforce internal trackers) and analyze data to identify patterns anomalies and performance trends across programs.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards (e.g. Excel Power BI); set up monitoring alerts and flag triggers and present clear insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sales Program Finance Legal and Operations teams to translate business questions into structured analysis define tracking frameworks and support data-driven decision making.
• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline licensing workflows; leverage AI tools to automate and improve efficiency scalability and data quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Data Science Business Analytics Statistics Economics Finance Computer Science Information Systems or a related quantitative field.
• 13 years of experience in data analytics business intelligence sales operations market intelligence consulting or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data driven mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present findings and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI Tableau or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables lookups advanced formulas; experience working with large datasets.
• Familiarity with data querying or extraction (e.g. SQL or similar tools) for data extraction validation and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and familiarity with sales pipeline or operational reporting.
• Exposure to AI-powered productivity and analytics tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot ChatGPT Claude Python-based analytics or similar technologies) and a demonstrated interest in workflow automation.
• Experience conducting market research competitive intelligence or commercial analysis.
• Familiarity with data modeling dashboard design KPI development and business performance tracking.
• Interest in intellectual property licensing technology markets telecommunications media software consumer electronics or related industries.

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $74000 - 96000and can vary if outside of this location. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills competencies experience market demands internal parity and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

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Via will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code Article 49 and Administrative Code Article 12

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Via is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race religious creed color age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin religion marital status family status medical condition disability military service pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state and local laws and ordinances.