Senior Scientist - IP (Intellectual property)

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Purpose of the Job: Responsible for

1. Ensure freedom to operate in alignment with R&D roadmaps
2. Secure intellectual property in line with organizational strategic goals
3. Provide business intelligence on technology development
4. Increase intellectual property awareness in the R&D organization

Major Responsibilities: 

1. Ensure freedom to operate
Search, identify and analyse patents in the fields materials and compounding to provide specific risk assessments – P
Report and release results of IP Risk assessment – D
Monitor 3rd party rights and provide guidance in support of efforts to avoid risk. - P
2. Secure intellectual property
Search, identify and analyse prior art which may impact patentability of disclosed inventions. - P
Maintain technical disclosure workflows for new idea submissions. – P
Collaborate with technical team for conducting technical concept landscape & updating IDF in the portal. - Q
Update and maintain invention disclosures for cooperation with Technical Committee – Materials and Compounding. - P
Maintain the workflow to prepare for Patent Committee decisions – D
3.Provide business intelligence
Conduct regular assessments of the competitive landscape and market trends to identify risks and opportunities. – P
Report business intelligence efforts to the respective technical discipline. – D
Monitor specific areas of development which are relevant to strategic R&D roadmaps. - Q
4.Increase intellectual property awareness
Support the team of IP specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. - D
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that promotes knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. - M
Educate and train R&D on intellectual property matters, promoting awareness and adherence to IP policies and procedures. - Q

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Knowledge (Technical / Functional)
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law and expert in IP research.
• Experience in working with IP attorneys.

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Planning skills
• Presentation skills
• People management skills
• Decision making skills
• Research skills Negotiation skills

Relevant Experience: 

5+ Years experience in technical and IP law domain

Education Qualification(s): 

Technical degree (MSc, ME or M-Tech, M-Lib) and optional IP Law degree