Business Partner - IP & Commercial
Location: Berlin or Lower Saxony
We are seeking an IP Business Partner to serve as the primary contact for all intellectual property matters and strategies within a growing business sector. This role provides strategic IP leadership, supporting research, development, and commercial teams to maximise value through IP protection and business-oriented solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide IP guidance and strategy development, aligning intellectual property initiatives with business and research objectives.
* Identify new business opportunities and implement holistic IP strategies that foster value creation.
* Manage patent filings, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate (FTO) assessments worldwide.
* Represent the company in post-grant proceedings, including oppositions and litigation.
* Support collaborations, licensing agreements, and M&A activities, ensuring the company’s IP interests are protected.
* Maintain and oversee cost-effective global partnerships with external IP counsels.
Your Profile:
* PhD or equivalent in Life Sciences, Food Science, Biology, or a related field.
* Extensive experience as a European Patent Attorney in a corporate or international law firm setting.
* Additional qualifications for representation before the Unitary Patent Court are advantageous.
* Strong customer orientation and entrepreneurial mindset.
* Excellent communication skills to translate complex IP concepts for business stakeholders.
* Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).
What We Offer
* A dynamic international work environment with opportunities for innovation.
* A highly motivated and collaborative global team.
* Professional growth opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
* Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses, capital-forming benefits, childcare allowance, and a job bike program.