Responsibilities

• You will work closely with inventors from product development and corporate research to assess the patentability of inventions

• You will advise internal stakeholders on strategic issues and develop IP strategies to support Sartorius business objectives

• You will conduct prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses to support product development and commercialisation strategies

• You will monitor competitor patents and industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities for the company

• You prepare expert opinions and assessments on IP-relevant topics for the management

• You will prepare in- and out-licensing activities and review IP-related clauses in various contracts and agreements. contracts and agreements

• Promote IP training and mentoring related to Sartorius' IP strategy, internal IP workflow and IP law fundamentals

• You manage IP litigation and nullity proceedings (oppositions, nullity proceedings, post-grant reviews, etc.) against the IP rights of third parties

• You support M&A projects and other major strategic projects

• You have successfully completed a degree in the natural sciences (preferably biochemistry, biotechnology, life sciences, biology, chemistry) or a comparable field

• A qualification as a German, European or US patent attorney is an advantage

• Several years of proven professional experience as an IP manager in a multinational corporate environment or from a patent law firm

• Very good knowledge of international IP law in relation to the filing, defence and enforcement of IP rights, including litigation and negotiation of IP-related agreements

• You are characterized by your strong negotiation and analytical skills, excellent interdisciplinary communication skills and intercultural competence for working in a multinational team

• Fluency in English rounds off your profile

What offer

As a growing global life science company , stock listed on the DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings

• Work life balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules

• Attractive compensation: Vacation and holiday bonuses including pension benefits and 30 vacation days

• Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center

• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact

• Travel benefits: car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections

• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network