IP Strategy and Portfolio Development Manager - Atlanta, GA

Nexus Circular is the commercial leader in advanced recycling technology that converts landfill-bound plastics into circular feedstocks for the production of sustainable virgin plastics for packaging and other applications. Nexus Circular’s end-to-end solution is economically validated as demonstrated by consistent bulk sales of high quality, ISCC Plus circular feedstocks for virgin plastic production. Aligned with global partners who seek proven scalable solutions to meet ambitious plastic circularity goals, Nexus Circular is rapidly expanding its innovation footprint worldwide, moving decisively to address the complex challenges of plastics accumulation in the environment.

Nexus has built an outstanding culture. We are looking for people to contribute to a fast-paced, environmentally committed business that is focused on growth and sustainability. We are very collaborative, transparent, data driven, value diverse perspectives and are looking for constructive initiatives and new ideas. We are looking for self-starters and independent thinkers who work collaboratively in teams. Given the growth stage of Nexus, we are also looking for people who are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and executing those ideas to take Nexus to the next level.

Role Overview

The IP Strategy and Portfolio Development Manager will be responsible for leading and executing corporate strategy initiatives that provide the foundation for growth, create opportunities for new revenue streams, and ensure optimized business and market conditions for continued expansion.

This role reports to Nexus Circular’s SVP, Business Development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the cross-functional project teams to commercialize new pyrolysis products, creating a comprehensive business case to include the market value proposition, operations and engineering requirements, product specification needed, regulatory compliance and logistics.
2. Create and execute an Intellectual Property strategy that ensures optimized business and market dynamics for continued growth.
3. Create an Intellectual Property portfolio that creates a foundation for future growth.
4. Lead and/or support regulatory advocacy projects and initiatives, as appropriate, to provide the foundation for growth.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree (Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry highly preferred).
2. 10+ years of recent relevant experience across functional roles, including technical service, sales, manufacturing, product management, or market development.
3. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to achieve timely milestones and drive projects to completion.
4. Ability to lead projects with external consultants (legal, regulatory, market), driving and coordinating their activities.

Additional Skills:

1. Intellectually curious.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication.
3. Highly skilled with Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits:

1. Eligible to contribute to Company’s Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) upon hire with Company Contribution.
2. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage at 100% for employee only levels.
3. Multiple comprehensive coverage levels for Medical, Dental, & Vision.
4. Group Health & Wellness Program, plus special savings on retail items, travel, entertainment, and more through Insperity Works.
5. Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
6. Basic and AD&D Life Insurance.
7. Voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital confinement insurance.

Don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Nexus Circular, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align completely with the job, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.

Nexus Circular Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nexus Circular recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions. Please contact to request accommodation.

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