Intellectual Property Intelligence Manager
Location: 6300 Zug (ZG) – Workload: 100% – Employment start: Immediately – Employment duration: Permanent.
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain dashboards visualising key performance metrics of Givaudan’s patent portfolio.
* Conduct searches using databases and other tools to analyse the patent landscape and identify trends, opportunities and threats.
* Prepare reports, summaries and insights for internal use within the IP Department, and to educate and inform the wider Givaudan community.
* Collaborate with IP attorneys, Science & Technology groups and wider stakeholders to support patent portfolio management and broader strategic IP initiatives.
* Stay up to date with the latest developments and tools for patent searching and streamlining IP Department workflows.
* Utilise AI‑related tools to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations linking IP and business strategies.
* Manage content for the IP Department channel on Givaudan’s digital hub, including IP highlights, patent trends and inventor stories.
* Develop and organise IP training, events or workshops together with Patent Attorneys to increase IP awareness and understanding of IP‑related processes.
* Support the consolidation, documentation and implementation of IP strategies and processes.
Qualifications
* Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in Life Sciences, preferably Chemistry.
* Experience in the Fragrance, Flavour, or FMCG sectors.
* Good understanding of IP practice and strategy.
* Flair for strategic storytelling.
* Familiarity with communication platforms and social media tools.
* Data‑visualisation skills.
* Proficiency in patent searching tools (PatBase, STN, Derwent, etc.).
* Experience with AI tools in patent search and analysis is preferred.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Fluent in English; additional language fluency is a plus.
* Comfortable working and collaborating with diverse teams and cultures.
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