Intellectual Property Intelligence Manager

Intellectual Property Intelligence Manager

Location: 6300 Zug (ZG) – Workload: 100% – Employment start: Immediately – Employment duration: Permanent.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dashboards visualising key performance metrics of Givaudan’s patent portfolio.
• Conduct searches using databases and other tools to analyse the patent landscape and identify trends, opportunities and threats.
• Prepare reports, summaries and insights for internal use within the IP Department, and to educate and inform the wider Givaudan community.
• Collaborate with IP attorneys, Science & Technology groups and wider stakeholders to support patent portfolio management and broader strategic IP initiatives.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and tools for patent searching and streamlining IP Department workflows.
• Utilise AI‑related tools to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations linking IP and business strategies.
• Manage content for the IP Department channel on Givaudan’s digital hub, including IP highlights, patent trends and inventor stories.
• Develop and organise IP training, events or workshops together with Patent Attorneys to increase IP awareness and understanding of IP‑related processes.
• Support the consolidation, documentation and implementation of IP strategies and processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in Life Sciences, preferably Chemistry.
• Experience in the Fragrance, Flavour, or FMCG sectors.
• Good understanding of IP practice and strategy.
• Flair for strategic storytelling.
• Familiarity with communication platforms and social media tools.
• Data‑visualisation skills.
• Proficiency in patent searching tools (PatBase, STN, Derwent, etc.).
• Experience with AI tools in patent search and analysis is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English; additional language fluency is a plus.
• Comfortable working and collaborating with diverse teams and cultures.