Strategic Data & Licensing Partnerships

Highlights

• Drive acquisition of premium content for AI training, RAG and distribution.
• Build long-term partnerships with publishers, universities and data providers.
• Design ethical, scalable sourcing programs balancing build versus buy.

What they offer

• healthcare coverage
• parental leave
• retirement plans
• relocation support
• wellness programs
• meal and transportation allowances

Ideal candidate

Results-driven negotiator with STEM passion who thrives in high-stakes deal-making and cares about ethical, sustainable partnerships that fairly compensate creators.

Requirements

• Proven track record negotiating and closing complex deals ($10M+), including licensing, revenue-sharing, or co-development agreements
• Deep understanding of AI training data ecosystems and ability to translate technical needs into business terms
• Legal acumen in data acquisition and content licensing, including knowledge of global copyright laws
• Strong STEM background (degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field) and passion for academic content
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience negotiating with C-level stakeholders
• Business acumen in market analysis and financial modeling (e.g., DCF analysis)
• Fluency in English and French; additional languages (e.g., German) are a plus
• Existing network in publishing, academic, or research communities or experience with AI training data (pretraining, RAG, synthetic data)