Intellectual Property Manager

In the Intellectual Property Manager role, you will be responsible for the filing, prosecution, maintenance, defense and enforcement of Sartorius´ IP rights (trademarks, designs, patents, trade secrets) for the BPS and LPS Divisions and Corporate Research.

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Cooperate with inventors from Product Development and Corporate Research on assessing the patentability of inventions

• Cooperate with the PMO/project leaders on freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses before commercial launch of new technology

• Manage inventor-remuneration systems and payments to be made under applicable national law

• Prepare In-licensing and out-licensing activities and review IP-related clauses in CDA, MTA, supply agreements, co-development agreements, R&D agreements, etc. for BPS, LPS and Corporate Research

• Oversee and manage monthly, core-technology focused IP committees in Sartorius via our internal database I AM IP

• Facilitate IP training/mentoring for staff from Product Development, Corporate Research, Product Management, Business Development with regard to Sartorius´ IP strategy/internal IP work flow and basics of IP law

• Manage IP litigation and invalidity actions (oppositions, nullity proceedings, post-grant reviews etc.) against 3rd parties´ IP rights

• Monitor 3rd-parties´ IP filing activities

• Coordinate with Business Development on assessing the IP potential of new technologies

What will convince us:

• Bachelors degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, life sciences, biology, chemistry, data analytics, engineering or related field

• 5+ years of professional experience as an IP Manager in a corporate multinational IP Management environment

• Experience with computer-implemented and software-related inventions is a plus

We value:

• Qualification as German, European or US Patent Attorney is an asset

• Very good knowledge of international IP law in terms of prosecution, defense and enforcement of IP rights, including litigation and negotiations of IP-related agreements

• Very good negotiation skills, very good analytical skills, excellent interdisciplinary communication skills, intercultural competence for working in a multinational team

• Team player, ultrafast learner, personal resilience

• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

Compensation for this position will be a base salary between $120,000 and $160,000 depending upon experience and qualifications.

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [email protected]

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
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