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Seeking a new addition to our Sales and Business Development team to develop, implement, and manage strategic plans to license American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) professional and consumer content to meet and exceed revenue goals in addition to expanding licensing sales to key markets including healthcare IT (HIT), public health, and practice networks.

Some tasks include:

• Identify opportunities for new business and expand licensing efforts of all assigned product lines with healthcare IT (HIT), electronic health record (EHR) systems, public health, practice networks, and other channels of distribution, with a strategic focus on integrating resources within user workflow. Manage other custom licensing agreements as assigned.
• Evaluate market segmentation, value proposition development, product positioning, pricing, branding, channel, and communications strategies. Develop and execute licensing strategies within AAP require
• Establish and monitor complex pricing structures based on market intelligence, in collaboration with supervisor and Senior Director, Sales and Business Development.
• Identify, draft, negotiate, and execute new license agreements including legal review. Comply with AAP protocols for license processing, administration, and renewa
• Maintain relationships with key EHR and HIT customers and serve as resource for internal groups also working with EHR and HIT customers.
• Assist with setting sales targets and preparing forecasts, monthly variance reports, and annual budget. Prepare quarterly updates of activities for department leadership.
• Attend trade shows and conferences to represent AAP content in appropriate channels and gather market intelligence.

Qualifications include:

• At least three years’ related experience in sales, content licensing and/or intellectual property management required, including selling and negotiating licensing agreements, analyzing market opportunities, developing strategic growth plans, developing proposals for complex business models, and developing and managing budgets. Experience in medical publishing or health information technology strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required.
• Excellent financial management, organizational, diplomacy, interpersonal, critical thinking, verbal/written communication, reporting, and presentation skills required.
• Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and internet research and the ability to learn and apply new technologies, including the use of AI; experience with Salesforce, document sharing platforms (e.g., SharePoint), and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., WebEx, Teams) strongly preferred.
• Some domestic and international travel and evening/weekend work require

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $102,105.27 - $107,777.80. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans.?  Click to see all benefits offered: http://aap.org/BenefitsAtAAP.

 Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month. 

 To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment. 

 The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. 

 Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation in connection with the job application process may contact us at 630-626-6297 or reasonableaccommodation@aap.org. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response. 

The AAP does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make employment decisions. 

About American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a membership organization of 67,000 pediatricians and approximately 500 staff committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP promotes pediatrics and advances child health priorities by developing policy, conducting research, building coalitions, raising public awareness, funding community-based projects, and supporting training and professional education for our membership.

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