IP Search Specialist

Globachem; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

Globachem is seeking a Patent/IP Specialist in Belgium to screen patents, advise on freedom-to-operate, and support R&D from an IP perspective. You will collaborate with external patent attorneys to file and defend applications and monitor patent law developments.

The role requires a Master’s in biochemistry/chemistry, experience in chemistry/biology patents, and fluent English. You will work autonomously, yet integrate with R&D, Product Concepts and Legal teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biochemistry or chemistry or equivalent.
• At least first experience in patents within chemistry and/or biology.
• Knowledge of international IP laws and IP commercialization.
• Well-versed in searching and using patent databases.
• Fluent in English; clear, concise communication with stakeholders.
• Languages beyond English are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset, willingness to learn and develop.
• Able to work autonomously and value teamwork.
• Well organized and able to handle several dossiers.

Responsibilities

• Screen existing patents and advise on freedom-to-operate versus third-party rights.
• Pro-actively support R&D with IP perspectives.
• Screen internal R&D results to protect knowledge underpinning products and processes.
• Support IP colleagues with external patent attorneys to file and defend patent applications.
• Assist in challenging the validity of third-party patent rights.
• Keep up-to-date with evolutions in patent law and support implementation.
• Collaborate with IP colleagues and other departments on IP-related matters.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Master’s degree in biochemistry or chemistry

Tools

Patent databases

Job description

You play an essential role in the development of our innovative chemical and biological products, their production and bringing them to market by identifying and addressing intellectual property requirements.

• You screen existing patents, and you formulate advice on freedom-to-operate versus third-party patent rights. You gather external opinions if needed.
• You pro-actively support the R&D department with strategic input from an intellectual property perspective.
• You screen internal R&D results in order to protect knowledge underpinning products and processes.
• You support your IP colleagues in the cooperation with external patent attorneys to file and defend patent applications at official patent offices.
• You support in challenging the validity of third-party patent rights.
• You continuously follow evolutions in patent law and support in the implementation.
• You work closely with your IP colleagues and supports colleagues from other departments (R&D, Product Concepts, Legal, …) in different IP related matters.
• You have a Master’s degree in biochemistry or chemistry, or equivalent.
• You have at least a first experience in patents within the fields of chemistry and/or biology.
• You have knowledge of international laws regarding intellectual property and of intellectual property commercialization.
• You are well-versed in searching and use of patent databases.
• You speak and write English fluently. Your communication is clear and concise, and you can adapt to different stakeholders. Knowledge of other languages is a bonus.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You have a growth mindset and are willing to continuously learn and develop.
• You can work autonomously and attach great importance to teamwork.
• You are well organized and can handle several projects/dossiers simultaneously.
• You can identify with our FRAMILY values: Fun, Respect, Ambition, teaMwork, Innovation, fLexibility and familY.

A company with a great future

Globachem offers you a responsible and exciting position in a financially sound family business with international scope. You can grow with the organization, build up expertise and shape your own career. You will be part of an enthusiastic and ambitious team. You can count on an attractive remuneration package including a bonus program.