PATENT SCIENTIST ROLE : Contribute to protecting and valorizing SICPA's IP assets across a large spectrum of technologies, scientific domains and business activities. Engage and collaborate with internal inventors and technology partners to identify and extract patentable inventions, prepare technical memos and lead the preparation of patent applications or trade secrets. Closely work with the internal patent attorneys to ensure that the scope and value of the inventions are translated well into the patent applications. Assist the Legal IP team in the filing and defense of patent applications until patents are granted. Contribute to address key strategic questions and imperatives regarding the patent portfolio. Work in tandem with the Legal IP team, the Research & Innovation teams and the Business Units, focusing on the technical memo contents to formulate strategies and responses to third party observations, to evaluate and mitigate third-party IP risks, to conduct oppositions and to assess IP clearance and Freedom to Operate. Drive the patent watch, monitoring and landscaping activities as part of a global and multi-disciplinary competitive intelligence effort. PROFILE : PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or Physical Chemistry Minimum 3-5 years' experience in industry, preferably in R&D Fluent in French and English; good reading and understanding of German Experience with intellectual property (IP) tasks and patents search tools is a plus Broad technical knowledge, curiosity and openness to new ideas and technologies Strong analytical skills and high attention to details Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a large spectrum of internal and external stakeholders such as research scientists, engineers, technology partners (startups, corporates, academia), patent counsels, business development and sales managers. Strong team spirit and eagerness to learn and contribute Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects with tight deadlines, ability to work with multiple demanding internal customers Capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information Proficient with usual IT tools such as MS Office JOIN US Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees Respectful entrepreneurship and long-term vision are key for success Our people contribute to a more secure world Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strength We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating and fast-growing industry. Your file will be handled with upmost confidentiality and discretion. jid94a7f9ca jit0417a jiy25a