We are ISO, the largest developer of International Standards. We bring together experts, to share knowledge and develop standards that provide solutions to global challenges. This is because we believe that great things happen when the world agrees. We have an exciting opportunity at our Central Secretariat in Geneva.
ISO is committed to be an equal opportunity employer and to creating a culture and environment where each employee is an active contributor to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin and culture, disability, or age.
In this new position, the Content Licensing Manager is responsible for supporting ISO’s transition from document sales toward content-licensing models.
The role focuses on developing, structuring and operationalizing licensing approaches for ISO content, ensuring alignment with ISO’s Commercial and Copyright Policy while enabling consistent and scalable implementation across the ISO system.
In this capacity, the Content Licensing Manager brings strong expertise in content licensing, rights management and digital publishing, contributing to the design of licensing models and practical solutions that support the distribution, access and use of ISO content across multiple channels and formats (including digital platforms, subscriptions and emerging technologies such as AI-enabled solutions).
A key dimension of the role is to enhance licensing capabilities across ISO members, by providing guidance, tools and hands-on support to facilitate the adoption and effective implementation of licensing practices adapted to different levels of market maturity and digital readiness.
Licensing strategy and policy
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Support the development and implementation of ISO’s content licensing approaches, ensuring alignment with ISO’s Commercial and Copyright Policy and broader strategic objectives
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Contribute to the design and evolution of licensing models for different use cases (e.g. individual access, enterprise licensing, integration into digital solutions, AI-enabled use), ensuring clarity, consistency and enforceability
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Monitor market trends and best practices in content licensing and digital publishing (including subscription models, platform-based distribution and data-driven licensing), identifying implications and opportunities for ISO
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Represent ISO Central Secretariat in discussions with ISO members, partners and external stakeholders on licensing-related topics
Licensing operations and implementation
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Translate licensing principles into practical and operational solutions, including licensing models, templates and guidance (e.g. customer licence agreements, use-based structures, subscription models)
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Support ISO members in the practical implementation of licensing approaches, including structuring offers, defining use rights and restrictions, and adapting licensing models to local market conditions
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Support the integration of licensing approaches into ISO’s and members’ digital distribution channels (e.g. webstores, subscription platforms, APIs), ensuring consistency between licensing terms and user experience
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Work closely with Legal, IT and other relevant ISO Central Secretariat teams to ensure that licensing approaches are contractually robust, technically implementable and aligned with digital delivery mechanisms
Member capability and enablement
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Enhance licensing capabilities across ISO members by developing and delivering guidance, toolkits, training sessions and tailored support, considering different levels of commercial maturity and digital readiness
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Contribute to change management and communication activities supporting the transition to licensing, building awareness and understanding across the ISO system
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Act as a subject-matter expert on content licensing, rights management and digital content distribution, advising internal teams and ISO members on licensing strategies and implementation
Programme coordination and transformation support
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Oversee and coordinate ongoing projects and initiatives related to content licensing, ensuring consistency, alignment and synergies across workstreams supporting the transition (e.g. digital distribution, reporting tools, value-added products, member enablement initiatives)
Intellectual property protection and compliance
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Contribute to the development and continuous evolution of ISO’s IP protection strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s transition toward content-licensing models and digital distribution environments
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Identify risks related to copyright leakage and unauthorized use of ISO Publications, and design and implement proportionate, risk-based measures to prevent, detect and address such risks
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Develop and execute enforcement and compliance approaches, in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders, to safeguard the commercial value of ISO content while ensuring consistency with policy, legal frameworks and member practices
Reports to: Head of Commercial Policy and Marketing
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law, business, publishing, or a related field
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At least 7 years of experience in content licensing, rights management, or digital publishing (experience in the publishing, media, or information services industry is strongly preferred)
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Strong understanding of copyright, intellectual property rights and contractual frameworks related to content licensing
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Proven experience designing and implementing licensing models for digital content (e.g. subscriptions, enterprise licensing, platform/API licensing, SaaS or data licensing)
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Experience working with digital distribution platforms and technologies (e.g. online content platforms, DRM systems, APIs, data delivery mechanisms)
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Proven experience coordinating or overseeing multiple projects or workstreams, ideally in a transformation context
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Experience contributing to business model transformation toward licensing-based or subscription-based approaches is an asset
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Experience working in international or multi-stakeholder environments; experience with standards or technical content is an asset
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Excellent command of English; additional languages are an asset
- Strong expertise in content licensing and digital publishing ecosystems
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Ability to ensure consistency and alignment across multiple initiatives and stakeholders
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Strong capability-building mindset, with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical guidance and training
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex licensing scenarios
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Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with high resilience, demonstrating initiative, ownership, and the ability to drive progress in uncertain and evolving environments.
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Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences (legal, technical, commercial)
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High level of attention to detail, particularly in contractual and policy-related matters
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Ability to work effectively in an international environment with multiple stakeholders
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Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex licensing concepts clearly and pragmatically
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Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving frameworks
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Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel
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Adheres to ISO's core values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, and Pushing Boundaries.
Start date : ASAP
Deadline for applications: 19 June 2026
