Patent engineer product and technology intelligence

  • Whitecrow
  • Bologna
  • Webbtree.com

Job description:

About our client:Our client is a trailblazing pioneer in the Tobacco Manufacturing Industry. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to innovation and progress. They have embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation, with a resolute aim to create a smoke-free future. This ambitious endeavour has completely redefined every aspect of their business, from the production and distribution of their products, to how they interact with their customers and society as a whole.By embracing this transformation, our client is leading from the front, with their pioneering vision and steadfast determination to create a smoke-free future.With a workforce of more than 75,000 talented individuals worldwide across 180 countries, they have truly established themselves as a global leader in the industry. Responsibilities:As a Patent engineer Product Technology Intelligence your focus will be to ensure the protection of company products and technologies.You will oversee the growth and maintenance of the various RRP, Conventional and other patent portfolios with a specific focus on Manufacturing.Specific Responsibilities Include:Actively define and implement a product and technology protection strategy.Catalyze the generation, identification and capturing of potential inventions, assess and value them, e.g. by scoring process, and recommend the protection mode.Drive the timely preparation and filing of invention disclosures with IP Law to meet relevant development timelines.Provide technical directions for the drafting and prosecution of patent applications to IP Law, ensuring accurate scope of the protection of the Smoke Free Products and other valuable inventions.Seek opportunities for identifying and capturing new inventions to broaden the protection scope.Ensure visibility and productive planning to overcome third party patent obstacles identified by IP Law, including coordinating and driving design-arounds and instructing technical teams on the path forward.Regularly report out monthly highlights and quarterly updates, giving insight into the Protection Coverage of the internal IP Portfolio.Requirements:Master’s degree or PhD in relevant subject: a driven and energetic engineer or scientist in a field that has substantial relevancy for the company Reduced Risk Product portfolio with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the industry.Demonstrable experience in engineering / science fields, Intellectual Property, Technology Management and Manufacturing Design, Creativity and Innovation Management in a multinational environment.It’s considered as a plus to be qualified or partly qualified as national or EP attorney.Ability to work in multi-functional and cross-cultural teams, know to deliver, to build bridges with various partners and know to communicate effectively.Capability to deal with ambiguity, sound judgement and diplomacy when delivering sophisticated and multifaceted messages.Fluency in English both verbal and in written form. Having knowledge of other languages is a plus.
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