Sr Scientist - IP (Intellectual property)

Job Summary

Senior Scientist - IP (Intellectual property) | Job Details

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Scientist - IP (Intellectual property)
• Location: Chennai
• Reports to (Position): First Line Manager
• Department/Function: IP - Intellectual Property
• Number of Direct Reports (Solid Line): 0
• Number of Direct Reports (Dotted Line): 0
• Number of Outsourced Reports: 0
• Purpose of the Job: Responsible for

Major Responsibilities

• 1. Ensure freedom to operate
  • Search, identify and analyse patents in the fields materials and compounding to provide specific risk assessments - P
  • Report and release results of IP Risk assessment - D
  • Monitor 3rd party rights and provide guidance in support of efforts to avoid risk. - P
• 2. Secure intellectual property
  • Search, identify and analyse prior art which may impact patentability of disclosed inventions. - P
  • Maintain technical disclosure workflows for new idea submissions. - P
  • Collaborate with technical team for conducting technical concept landscape updating IDF in the portal. - Q
  • Update and maintain invention disclosures for cooperation with Technical Committee - Materials and Compounding. - P
  • Maintain the workflow to prepare for Patent Committee decisions - D
• 3. Provide business intelligence
  • Conduct regular assessments of the competitive landscape and market trends to identify risks and opportunities. - P
  • Report business intelligence efforts to the respective technical discipline. - D
  • Monitor specific areas of development which are relevant to strategic RD roadmaps. - Q
• 4. Increase intellectual property awareness
  • Support the team of IP specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. - D
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that promotes knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. - M
  • Educate and train RD on intellectual property matters, promoting awareness and adherence to IP policies and procedures. - Q

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge (Technical / Functional)
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law and expert in IP research.
• Experience in working with IP attorneys.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Planning skills
• Presentation skills
• People management skills
• Decision making skills
• Research skills Negotiation skills

Experience

• 5+ Years experience in technical and IP law domain

Education Qualification(s)

• Technical degree (MSc, ME or M-Tech, M-Lib) and optional IP Law degree

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