Senior Business Analyst - 26288-TA

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

Standards Section, International Classifications and Standards Division, Infrastructure and Platforms Sector

Contract Duration - 1 year (maximum cumulative length of 2 years) *

Duty Station: CH-Geneva

Application Deadline: 22-Oct-2026, 11:59:00 PM CEST

1. Organizational Context

a. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Standards Section of the International Classifications and Standards Division, the Infrastructure and Platforms Sector. The Section leads the Global Intellectual Property Assignment Platform (GIPAP) project, which, in collaboration with intellectual property (IP) offices and rights holders, aims to create a single, centralized portal that streamlines the recordation of patent, trademark and industrial design assignments across multiple jurisdictions.

The Section is also responsible for the Committee on WIPO Standards (CWS), which develops and manages WIPO Standards to promote standardization and interoperability among IP offices, and for the WIPO ICT Leadership Dialogue (WILD), which advances digital cooperation and harmonization. The Section supports the modernization of IP administration and improved global IP service delivery by fostering collaboration among IP offices, rights holders and other stakeholders on IP data and documentation, digital transformation and global IP information systems.

b. Purpose Statement

The incumbent leads the analysis and harmonization of business, legal, regulatory and operational requirements for GIPAP, working with national and regional IP offices, IP owners and other stakeholders. The incumbent translates complex multi-jurisdictional requirements into business solutions that support the successful delivery and adoption of GIPAP, contributing to the modernization, efficiency and interoperability of global IP assignment and recordation services.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the Standards Section.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

• a. Analyze and document the business, legal, regulatory and operational requirements governing assignment and recordation procedures for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs across jurisdictions.
• b. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and harmonize assignment and recordation processes and requirements to support a globally scalable solution.
• c. Lead consultations and coordinate engagement with IP offices, IP owners, practitioners, industry associations and other stakeholders to identify requirements, build consensus, facilitate adoption and support participation in the development and implementation of GIPAP.
• d. Translate complex multi-jurisdictional requirements into business capabilities, user journeys, user stories, data models and system requirements for technical delivery teams.
• e. Partner with business, legal and technical stakeholders to design, implement and continuously improve solutions that address global IP assignment and recordation needs.
• f. Coordinate the business aspects of solution delivery, including validation requirements, acceptance criteria, user acceptance testing and monitoring of expected business outcomes and benefits.
• g. Prepare analyses, recommendations and presentations for stakeholders and management, and monitor developments and best practices relevant to business analysis, digital service delivery and global IP administration.
• h. Perform other related duties as required.

3. Requirements

Advanced university degree in IP law, information technology, or another closely related field.

A first-level university degree, combined with two additional years of relevant experience beyond the requirement below, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) is an asset.

Experience (Essential)

• At least seven years of relevant professional experience, including in intellectual property administration.
• Proven experience leading business analysis, business transformation or digital modernization initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
• Experience applying established business analysis methods and processes to assess complex requirements, design business solutions and support successful implementation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and influencing delivery across business, legal and technical functions.
• Experience in IP assignment and recordation filing or management.
• Experience working in an international environment, including organizing and coordinating technical discussions and meetings at the international level.
• Experience using IP office online platforms for filings, registrations or other office actions.
• Proficiency in business process modeling tools and techniques.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of another UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of intellectual property administration, with a strong understanding of global IP assignment processes.

Excellent analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex business, legal, regulatory and operational requirements and translate findings into practical solutions.

Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities and to deliver on parallel project milestones, in a timely and quality manner.

Ability to assess solution options, evaluate proposals and formulate evidence-based recommendations aligned with organizational objectives and business requirements.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across cultures and regions to facilitate change and adoption.

Strong business acumen and sound judgment, with the ability to balance business needs, legal requirements and implementation considerations.

Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships in a multicultural environment, demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diversity.

Ability to lead through influence, coordinate multidisciplinary contributions and drive collaboration toward shared outcomes in a complex international environment.

• 1. Communicating effectively.
• 2. Showing team spirit.
• 3. Demonstrating integrity.
• 5. Producing results.
• 6. Showing service orientation.
• 7. Seeing the big picture.
• 8. Seeking change and innovation.
• 9. Developing yourself and others.

For more information, including on the salaries and benefits, please check the WIPO Careers website.