PATENT SCIENTIST
ROLE
We seek a dedicated Patent Scientist to contribute to the protection and valorization of SICPA’s intellectual property (IP) assets across a diverse range of technologies, scientific domains, and business activities. The successful candidate will engage and collaborate with internal inventors and technology partners to identify and extract patentable inventions. Responsibilities will include preparing technical memos and leading the preparation of patent applications or trade secrets.
- Collaborate closely with internal patent attorneys to effectively translate the scope and value of inventions into patent applications.
- Assist the Legal IP team in the filing and defense of patent applications until patents are granted.
- Address key strategic questions and imperatives related to the patent portfolio.
- Work alongside the Legal IP team, Research & Innovation teams, and Business Units to:
- Formulate strategies and responses to third-party observations.
- Evaluate and mitigate third-party IP risks.
- Conduct oppositions.
- Assess IP clearance and Freedom to Operate.
- Drive patent watch, monitoring, and landscaping activities as part of a global and multi-disciplinary competitive intelligence effort.
PROFILE
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Physical Chemistry.
- 3-5 years of industry experience, preferably in R&D.
- Fluent in French and English; good reading and understanding of German.
- Experience with intellectual property (IP) tasks and patent search tools is a plus.
- Broad technical knowledge, with a curiosity and openness to new ideas and technologies.
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including research scientists, engineers, technology partners (startups, corporates, academia), patent counsels, and business development and sales managers.
- A strong team spirit with a willingness to learn and contribute.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines while catering to multiple demanding internal customers.
- The capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Proficiency with standard IT tools, such as MS Office.
JOIN US!
- Our success derives from our highly skilled and talented employees.
- Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are crucial for success.
- Our people contribute to creating a more secure world.
- Diversity at all levels of the organization is a strength.
We offer an exciting and challenging role with significant potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating and fast-growing industry. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Apply online using the form below.