License Compliance Investigator

The License Compliance team plays a critical role in protecting Dassault Systèmes' software intellectual property, resolving infringement cases, and driving revenue recovery through strategic engagement with infringers and customers.

Role Description & Responsibilities

• Create and drive strategies for the DS anti-piracy and compliance program, identifying software IP infringements through innovative and constantly evolving technology tools and investigative techniques
• Develop, investigate, and manage leads derived from internal and external sources, driving them independently or in partnership with Customer Value Engagement (CVE) sales teams
• Engage infringing parties with well-prepared evidence and negotiate settlements covering past use, including licensing sales going forward where appropriate
• Investigate organizations and individuals engaged in the illegal distribution of unlicensed or counterfeit DS software products, working with Law Enforcement and Trade Bodies to close or disrupt such activities
• Understand DS products and offerings to accurately determine the nature of infringements and appropriate settlement approaches
• Develop and determine Engagement Type models to best address CVE/Geography dynamics, engaging directly with infringers on compliance actions where Direct Engagement is optimal
• Create and evolve the License Compliance Program to drive growth via strategic initiatives, ensuring an efficient and effective supporting infrastructure
• Generate, investigate, and execute quality opportunities within Customer Value Engagement, across the region, using all available sources
• Develop, review, and enhance the infrastructure for engaging third parties worldwide who support or advance the anti-piracy and compliance strategy
• Monitor, control, and coordinate activities among Investigation Firms, Audit Firms, and Law Firms on compliance-related actions within the designated region
• Provide accurate and timely forecasting of revenue and results, managing the business against Expense-to-Revenue ratio (E/R) and optimal ROI
• Work closely with the business to ensure compliance leads are entered into and maintained in My Client Engagement (MCE) and DSX.CLIENT Order, in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage, populate, and maintain the EXALEAD License Compliance Case Management System in a timely and accurate manner
• Support the business in ensuring opportunities are properly created and managed by the relevant responsible person within each Customer Value Engagement