Licensing Manager Jobs in California

Licensing Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in entertainment and media, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, technology, and consumer goods, with openings from coordinator-level through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Disney, Genentech, and Qualcomm maintain large intellectual property and licensing operations. The most sought-after specialties are entertainment and brand licensing, life sciences technology transfer, and software and IP rights management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerAmerican Heart Association
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring17
Work type44% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Biocytogen
Business Development Manager - Licensing
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Biocytogen
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Business Development Manager - Licensing
Biocytogen
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
Remote (US)
Doctorate in Pharmacology

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American Heart Association
Sr. Business Development Manager, Clinical Solutions & Licensing
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Sr. Business Development Manager, Clinical Solutions & Licensing
American Heart Association
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$135k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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American Heart Association
Sr. Business Development Manager, Clinical Solutions & Licensing
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Sr. Business Development Manager, Clinical Solutions & Licensing
American Heart Association
Long Beach, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$135k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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American Heart Association
Sr. Business Development Manager, Clinical Solutions & Licensing
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Sr. Business Development Manager, Clinical Solutions & Licensing
American Heart Association
San Jose, California
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$135k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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American Heart Association
Sr. Business Development Manager, Clinical Solutions & Licensing
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American Heart Association
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Sr. Business Development Manager, Clinical Solutions & Licensing
American Heart Association
Los Angeles, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$135k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Licensing Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
4 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
Fresno
1 job
Irvine
1 job
Oakland
1 job
San Jose
1 job
Temecula
1 job
Camarillo
1 job
Hawthorne
1 job

Licensing Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • American Heart Association
    American Heart Association11
  • TikTok
    TikTok2
  • Amazon
    Amazon2
  • Dolby
    Dolby1
  • Reservoir
    Reservoir1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensing manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field required by most California employers
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting licensing agreements across California industries
  • Working knowledge of intellectual property law and contract compliance standards
  • Proficiency with contract management platforms and licensing databases used in California markets
  • Experience coordinating with legal, finance, and product teams throughout the licensing lifecycle
  • Strong communication skills for managing relationships with licensees, counsel, and internal stakeholders

Licensing Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensing manager in California?

Most licensing managers in California start with a bachelor's degree in business administration, law, or a field relevant to their industry, such as life sciences or entertainment. From there, experience in contracts, compliance, or intellectual property roles builds the foundation employers expect. California's technology transfer offices, entertainment studios, and biotech companies frequently promote from within, and a paralegal background or coursework in IP law strengthens candidacy considerably.

How much do licensing managers make in California?

Licensing managers in California earn a median of about $96,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,530 for the lowest 10% to over $158,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire licensing managers in California?

Employers hiring licensing managers in California right now include American Heart Association, TikTok, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of entertainment studios, pharmaceutical companies, and technology firms means demand for licensing professionals is broad and relatively stable across the state.

Which California cities have the most licensing manager jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and California have the most licensing manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment and brand licensing industry, San Francisco and San Diego reflect the life sciences and technology sectors headquartered in those regions, and other suburban areas often appear on the list because large corporate campuses and research institutions outside the core cities maintain their own licensing teams.

Are there remote licensing manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since licensing work centers on contracts, negotiations, and communication rather than physical presence. About 67% of licensing manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work can be done digitally. Agreement review, royalty tracking, and licensee communications are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a licensing manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a licensing coordinator or contracts administrator role, which large California employers in entertainment and biotech use to develop early-career talent. Studios and pharmaceutical companies in Los Angeles and San Diego regularly bring in candidates from paralegal, rights management, or business affairs assistant backgrounds. Building familiarity with contract lifecycle tools and completing a certificate in intellectual property or technology transfer from a California university will strengthen an application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to licensing manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to licensing manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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