IP Analyst

Remote
On site
Globachem

Job description

You play an essential role in the development of our innovative chemical and biological products, their production and bringing them to market by identifying and addressing intellectual property requirements.
You screen existing patents, and you formulate advice on freedom-to-operate versus third-party patent rights. You gather external opinions if needed.
You pro-actively support the Research & Development (R&D) department with strategic input from an intellectual property perspective.
You screen internal R&D results in order to protect the acquired knowledge of products and processes.
You cooperate with external patent attorneys to file and defend patent applications at official patent offices.
You challenge the validity of third-party patent rights when needed.
You continuously follow and implement evolutions in patent law.
You work closely with colleagues in intellectual property and from various departments (R&D Belgium, R&D UK, Legal). You report to the Head of Product Development in Belgium.

Key skills and qualifications

You have a Master’s degree in biochemistry or chemistry.
You have at least 5 years of experience in patents within the fields of chemistry and/or biology.
You have knowledge of international laws regarding intellectual property and of intellectual property commercialization.
You are well-versed in searching and use of patent databases.
You speak and write English fluently. Your communication is clear and concise, and you can adapt to different stakeholders. Knowledge of other languages is a bonus.
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
You have a growth mindset and are willing to continuously learn and develop.
You can work autonomously and attach great importance to teamwork.
You are well organized and can handle several projects/dossiers simultaneously.
You can identify with our FRAMILY values: Fun, Respect, Ambition, teaMwork, Innovation, fLexibility and familY.

A Company with a Future

Globachem offers you a responsible and exciting position in a financially sound family business with international reach. You can grow with the organization, build expertise, and shape your own career. We provide you with the necessary coaching and training. You will be part of an enthusiastic and ambitious team. You can count on an attractive remuneration package.

Apply

Fill in the application form below or send your CV and motivation letter to careers@globachem.com