Chief Commercial Officer

An advanced optical technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to join its executive team in a newly created role at a pivotal stage of growth. Operating at the forefront of deep-tech innovation, the company works with some of the world’s most influential consumer technology organisations to commercialise highly differentiated optical capabilities.

This opportunity will suit a technologically fluent, senior commercial leader with a strong track record in complex licensing agreements, intellectual property monetisation, and strategic partnerships. As the company’s commercial authority, the CCO will build and lead a high-impact commercial function, shaping long-term licensing strategy and representing the business with credibility and confidence at the most senior levels. The role offers the chance to help bring genuinely transformative technology to market, while working within a highly collaborative and exceptional organisation.

This company’s expertise sits at the intersection of ophthalmics and optics. They develop novel ophthalmic solutions for use across optical systems, AR/VR/XR, and machine vision applications. Recognised as trusted experts in adaptive lens technology, they partner with leading global consumer electronics and technology companies to develop new solutions that optimise how we see the world.

The company has developed a novel adaptive lens system that has the potential to transform visual performance in modern AR/VR/XR technologies. This breakthrough has generated significant interest across the consumer technology sector. As a result, the company is now entering the next phase of its R&D programme, scaling its technical capabilities and seeking talented engineers to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and play a key role in the development of a new technology with global impact. Above all, it is an outstanding place to work, combining innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

The Chief Commercial Officer is responsible for defining and executing the company’s commercial strategy, with a particular focus on licensing agreements, intellectual property monetisation, and strategic partnerships. The role ensures that licensing structures drive sustainable revenue growth, protect IP assets, and align with the company’s long-term strategic objectives.

• Lead and manage the team of relationship managers serving large strategic clients, taking overall responsibility for client engagement, satisfaction, and new contracts.
• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of licensing agreements
  , including inbound, outbound, exclusive, non-exclusive, and cross-licensing arrangements.
• Own the commercial strategy, including the commercial aspects of intellectual property
  , ensuring optimal value extraction while managing risk.
• Partner with Legal and IP teams to structure licensing deals that balance commercial upside, compliance, and enforce ability
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• Establish and maintain licensing frameworks, templates, and approval processes to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Oversee royalty models, milestone structures, revenue recognition, and audit rights within licensing agreements.

• Define and execute the overall commercial and go-to-market strategy, with licensing as a core revenue pillar.
• Take responsibility for all valuation processes, for the company and its assets.
• Identify new licensing opportunities across markets, territories, and industry verticals.
• Develop long-term revenue forecasts tied to licensing pipelines and partnership portfolios.
• Monitor market trends, competitive licensing models, and emerging IP monetisation strategies.
• Report on competitor activities and potential risks and disruption to the prevailing strategy, client engagements and forecast revenues.

• Build and manage strategic relationships with licensees, licensors, distributors, and ecosystem partners.
• Evaluate partnership opportunities including…