Global IP Standards & Transformation Lead

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO in Geneva seeks a seasoned analyst to lead requirements gathering and harmonization for the Global IP Assignment Platform (GIPAP). You will translate multi-jurisdictional rules into actionable business capabilities and guide delivery with diverse international stakeholders.

The role emphasizes process standardization, cross-border collaboration and rigorous analysis to support modernization of IP records and administration.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in IP law, information technology, or closely related field.
• First-level degree with two additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) is an asset.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience including intellectual property administration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business, legal, regulatory and operational requirements governing IP assignment and recordation across jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and harmonize processes for a globally scalable solution.
• Lead consultations with IP offices, IP owners, practitioners and associations to identify requirements and drive adoption of GIPAP.
• Translate complex multi-jurisdictional requirements into business capabilities, user journeys, data models and system requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders to design, implement and improve solutions for global IP assignment needs.
• Coordinate validation, acceptance criteria and user testing to monitor outcomes and benefits.
• Prepare analyses and presentations for stakeholders, monitoring best practices in digital service delivery.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in IP/IT or related field

First-level degree + 2 years experience alternative

BA/BAP certification asset

Tools

IP office platforms

Job description

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO in Geneva seeks a seasoned analyst to lead requirements gathering and harmonization for the Global IP Assignment Platform (GIPAP). You will translate multi-jurisdictional rules into actionable business capabilities and guide delivery with diverse international stakeholders.

The role emphasizes process standardization, cross-border collaboration and rigorous analysis to support modernization of IP records and administration.