About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Divisional Intellectual Property Coordinator. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for patents and intellectual property matters within the division.
You will be responsible for establishing and leading a patent community across R&D teams and locations, coordinating patent filings, monitoring, and Freedom-to-Operate searches. You will also work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and implement patent strategies, support mergers and acquisitions projects, and coordinate patent activities in R&D projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the first point of contact for patents and intellectual property matters
* Establish and lead a patent community across R&D teams and locations
* Coordinate patent filings, monitoring, and Freedom-to-Operate searches
* Develop and implement patent strategies with senior stakeholders
* Support mergers and acquisitions projects
* Coordinate patent activities in R&D projects
Requirements
* Degree in Engineering or a closely related field, with a strong technical and scientific background
* Qualification as a Patent Engineer
* 5 years of experience in research & development, innovation management, or technical product management, complemented by specialized training in intellectual property
* Fluent in English; German and other main languages advantageous
What We Offer
* Flexible annual working hours based on a 40-hour week, with 100% employment
* Vacation entitlement: 25 days from the age of 20, 27 days from the age of 40, and 30 days from the age of 50
* Bonus system and extra-mandatory pension fund contributions
* Individual training opportunities (internal and external)
* Relocation service
* Various discounts (Health, Car, Entertainment, and much more)
* Employee events
* A warm and international corporate culture based on respect and cooperation