Head of Intellectual Property Management (m/w/d)

SSI SCHÄFER; Neunkirchen (Nahe); Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in intralogistics solutions is seeking a Head of Intellectual Property Management to lead and coordinate patent management globally. The role includes developing teams, working with legal counsels, and supporting R&D in identifying protectable intellectual property. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and over 5 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Neunkirchen and offers flexible work options.

Leistungen

Supported professional development

Flexible working hours

Employee events

Comprehensive health management

Mentor program

Meal allowance

Home office

Free parking

Company bike leasing

Company pension

Qualifikationen

• Over 5 years of professional and industry experience.
• Foundational knowledge in patents; practical experience is desirable.
• Travel willingness (~20%) and readiness for mobile/hybrid work (100%).

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate global patent management.
• Support patent attorneys in preparing office actions.
• Assess IP-related risks in partnerships and acquisitions.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Understanding of intralogistics

Ausbildung

Master degree in logistics, business administration, engineering, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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SSI SCHÄFER is a global leading provider of intralogistics solutions and a family-owned company investing in the know-how, passion and talents of its employees. We help customers optimize efficiency and sustainability of warehouse, picking, and transport processes with automated and manual systems, and offer software for internal material flow management.

SSI SCHÄFER employs over 8,800 people in around 80 entities and 7 production sites worldwide.

We look forward to your application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate global patent management within the SSI Schäfer Group.
• Lead and develop a team of patent managers at different locations.
• Work with patent and legal counsels as the company representative before patent offices and courts.
• Support patent attorneys in preparing and prosecuting office actions against third-party patents.
• Coordinate objections, refusals, and litigation threats on a group level.
• Support R&D and project teams in identifying protectable intellectual property.
• Internal review of invention disclosures and decisions on filings.
• Advise global marketing on strategic positioning of trademark filings.
• Assess IP-related risks in partnerships, collaborations and acquisitions.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team and with management.

Profile / Qualifications

• Master degree in logistics, business administration, engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or comparable field.
• Over 5 years of professional and industry experience.
• Foundational knowledge in patents; practical experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of intralogistics and familiarity with common document and knowledge management software (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence).
• Excellent communication skills and a trustworthy demeanor.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, including across locations.
• Structured, precise work style and analytical thinking.
• Travel willingness (~20%) and readiness for mobile/hybrid work (100%).
• Commitment to long-term corporate affiliation and sustainable development of responsibilities.

We offer

• Supported professional development
• Flexible working hours
• Employee events
• Comprehensive health management
• Mentor program
• Meal allowance
• Home office
• Free parking
• Company bike leasing
• Mobile work
• Company pension

Benefits may vary by location and role.

We look forward to your application!

SSI SCHÄFER GMBH & CO KG
Group HR
[e-mail]
Fritz-Schäfer-Straße 20
57290 Neunkirchen