Junior patent analyst

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA; Genova; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 10 days/month

Flexible working hours

Staff discounts

Job summary

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA in Genova seeks a proactive IP and Technology Transfer Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will assess invention disclosures, conduct prior art searches, and draft patent applications in Italy and abroad, collaborating with inventors and patent attorneys.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry or related field, fluency in Italian and English, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology or related fields.
• Fluent command of spoken and written Italian and English.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently across geographies in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Technical understanding of invention disclosures to identify potentially patentable subject-matter.
• Prior art searches to assess patentability of IIT’s technologies.
• Collaborate with inventors and patent attorneys to draft and file patent applications in Italy and abroad.
• Support assessment of the economic value of IIT’s IP assets.
• Assist in designing strategies for protection and exploitation of IIT’s Intellectual Property.

Skills

Italian language

English language

MS Word

MS Excel

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Commitment & contract: employee contract

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.

THE ROLE

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to bring knowledge from research to the market.

The Technology Transfer Directorate is coordinated by Lorenzo De Michieli, who has extensive experience in Intellectual Property, licensing, start-up, and technology transfer.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Technical understanding of the invention disclosures received from IIT’s researchers to identify potentially patentable subject-matter
• Prior art searches to assess the patentability of IIT’s technologies
• Close collaboration with inventors and patent attorneys to draft and file patent applications in Italy and abroad
• Support to the assessment of the economic value of the of IIT’s IP assets
• Support to the design of strategies for the protection and exploitation of IIT’s Intellectual Property

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology or related fields. Experience in nanoparticles and DNA/RNA technologies is an advantage.
• Fluent command of spoken and written Italian and English
• Proficiency with the main IT software packages, including Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently, across multiple geographies, prioritize work and seamlessly pivot, when necessary, in a highly interdisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Team player with highly organized time management and problem-solving skills to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• A yearly gross salary ranging between 26.000,00 and 30.000,00 euro which may include a bonus option depending on your role and contract
• Wide range of staff discounts
• Up to 10 days of teleworking per month
• Flexible working time