PpIn billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high‑tech company focuses on high‑quality, system‑critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million. /p h3Intellectual Property Manager (f/m/d) /h3 pTechnology Innovation /p pWe are looking for a driven and analytical individual with a passion for technology and innovation. In this role, you will evaluate new ideas, analyse competitive patent landscapes, and coordinate patent activities with internal and external partners to strengthen and protect our innovation capabilities. /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 ul liExecute IP-based technology landscape exercises in different industry domains and present the outcome to the relevant project team or business unit/venture unit team /li liPerform new idea novelty searches and evaluations and present/discuss the results with the inventor(s) of the idea(s) /li liGet acquainted with the Datwyler patent application and prosecution process and gradually take on a coordinating role in such processes, among others by fulfilling the role of contact person to the company’s external patent attorney office /li liSupport the engineering/sales workforce and the legal counsellor in IP-related contract negotiations (development agreements, license agreements, tech‑transfer agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, etc.) /li liOrganise, execute and discuss competition patent analyses with specific business units /li liOrganise and execute IP checks of intended publications /li liPerform analyses of the company’s patent portfolio and synthesize findings into meaningful insights to inform strategic, technical, and business decisions. /li /ul h3Our Requirements /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or electrical) or science (physics or chemistry) with 2 to 5 years’ experience in an industrial intellectual property environment /li liPatent search and analysis capabilities to create technology landscapes and perform novelty (patentability) evaluations /li liExperience in or aptitude for supporting contract negotiations is a plus (good negotiation skills) /li liEnthusiasm for creating awareness about the importance of intellectual property within the organization (training and communication skills) /li liPassion for technology and innovation /li liDriven, analytical, and communicative personality /liliStrong collaborative skills, with the ability to achieve results through both formal and informal channels /li liFluency in English (written and oral at C2 level); proficiency in German is an advantage /li /ul pWhile patent attorney degrees are accepted, this position is not intended to serve as a patent attorney. Patent drafting and prosecution will continue to be managed externally through our collaboration with outside patent law firms. /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul liFlexible working hours and hybrid work options /li liFive weeks of vacation + additional days based on age + option to buy extra leave /li liStrong support for professional development and further education (incl. financial contribution) /li liAbove-average pension fund with higher employer contributions /li liFull coverage of NBU (non-occupational accident insurance) and KTG (daily sickness allowance) premiums by Dätwyler /li liComprehensive health wellbeing program (checks, trainings, activities) /li liAttractive employee discounts and partner benefits /li liFree parking /li liCompany events and a collaborative, people-oriented culture /li /ul pReady to start? Petra Gamma (HR Business Partner) and the recruiting team are looking forward to get to know you and are available for further questions by email ( ) or by phone ( ). /p h3Be yourself at Datwyler /h3 pWe are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalisation and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr