Global IP Manager
The company is seeking a skilled professional to define and implement its global IP strategy, aligning with the business and innovation strategy. This role will involve managing the patent portfolio throughout its lifecycle and executing systematic monitoring and evaluation of competitors' patents.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and implement the global IP strategy in alignment with the business and innovation strategy.
* Manage the patent portfolio throughout its lifecycle.
* Execute systematic monitoring and evaluation of competitors' patents.
* Collaborate closely with innovation teams to define relevant inventions and prepare and file individual patents with patent attorneys.
* Evaluate existing IP literature for new technologies and support defining the patent strategy for new product developments in collaboration with R&D and market teams.
* Develop new methods to search, review, and analyze relevant patents.
* Organize workshops and connect patent attorneys with internal stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Degree in engineering (mechanical, software, electrical engineering) or a related discipline.
* Experience as a patent manager in a company producing mechanical and mechatronic components or equipment, preferably in the vacuum or semiconductor industry.
* Familiarity with patents and patent analysis/search tools, strong problem-solving skills.
* Motivated to work in a fast-growing, dynamic, and international environment.
* Ideally, demonstrated leadership skills in managing complex projects.
* English speaker, any other language advantageous.