IP Search Specialist

Do you want to take on a key role in the execution of our patent strategy for new, innovative products? Do you have experience in the fields of chemistry and biology? We are saving a seat for you at our table!

You play an essential role in the development of our innovative chemical and biological products, their production and bringing them to market by identifying and addressing intellectual property requirements.

A challenging job content

• You screen existing patents, and you formulate advice on freedom-to-operate versus third-party patent rights. You gather external opinions if needed.
• You pro-actively support the R&D department with strategic input from an intellectual property perspective.
• You screen internal R&D results in order to protect knowledge underpinning products and processes.
• You support your IP colleagues in the cooperation with external patent attorneys to file and defend patent applications at official patent offices.
• You support in challenging the validity of third-party patent rights.
• You continuously follow evolutions in patent law and support in the implementation.
• You work closely with your IP colleagues and supports colleagues from other departments (R&D, Product Concepts, Legal, …) in different IP related matters.

Key skills and qualifications

• You have a Master’s degree in biochemistry or chemistry, or equivalent.
• You have at least a first experience in patents within the fields of chemistry and/or biology.
• You have knowledge of international laws regarding intellectual property and of intellectual property commercialization.
• You are well-versed in searching and use of patent databases.
• You speak and write English fluently. Your communication is clear and concise, and you can adapt to different stakeholders. Knowledge of other languages is a bonus.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

A career with impact

At Globachem, you step into a role with responsibility within a strong and stable family owned company that operates worldwide. You will work together with a driven team that makes a difference every day. We offer you an attractive compensation package including bonus package and the opportunity to grow together with the company.

About Globachem

The growth story of Globachem started in 2000 in Sint-Truiden as a dynamic family business. Our focus? Innovation and internationalization, continuous improvement and sustainability. We have been focusing on this for more than 20 years. With success, because we can call ourselves an important European player with a turnover of more than € 200 million. Globachem helps farmers and horticulturists protect their crops through an extensive range of out-of-patent and internally developed plant protection products. This way we contribute to safe food production for the growing world population with the lowest possible carbon footprint. We therefore have an excellent reputation with both our customers and our employees. To further support our growth, we are now looking for an IP Analyst .