Role
- Work with technical and scientific teams to collect data and write technical descriptions of products or technologies, designs and specifications of inventions for new patent applications, prepare documents for patent filing
- Assist and support inventors in identifying and defining inventions, and lead the preparation of patent application documents
- Assist Scientists and Patent Counsels in the technical analysis of 3rd party prior art related to patentability, Freedom to Operate analysis or patents oppositions. Be the contact and liaison person between Scientists and Patent Attorneys.
- Collect data and prepare technical description of technologies to be analyzed for third-party IP risk assessments or for patent oppositions
- Operate competitors patent monitoring, analyze and present results to the internal technology stakeholders, identify patents / patent applications to watch and / or oppose
- Carry out projects such as patent and prior art searches and analyses upon request from technical, marketing or business teams
- Aim at taking on the responsibility of the team and leading them to achieve the goals
PROFILE :
PhD in Chemistry or Physical ChemistryMinimum 5-10 years’ experience in industry, preferably in R&DExperience with intellectual property (IP) tasks and patents search toolsExperience in people managementBroad technical knowledge, curiosity and openness to new ideas and technologiesStrong analytical skills and high attention to detailsExcellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with Inventors and Patent Counsels, strong team spiritExcellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects with tight deadlines, ability to work with multiple demanding internal customersDemonstrated leadership and capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive informationProficient with usual IT tools such as MS OfficeFluent in French and English; excellent reading and understanding of GermanJOIN US !
Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employeesRespectful entrepreneurship and long-term vision are key for successOur people contribute to a more secure worldDiversity at all levels of an organisation is a strengthWe offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating and fast-growing industry. Your file will be handled with upmost confidentiality and discretion.