Intellectual Property (IP) Manager Reagents

Position

IP Manager – Reagents (m/f/d) – part‑time (50%) – 2‑year fixed‑term position.

Responsibilities

As part of the IP Management team you will be responsible for:

• Collecting and identifying valuable patent ideas.
• Collaborating with inventors and Patent Attorneys to evaluate patent ideas and relevant prior art.
• Advising and assisting inventors in the preparation and filing of invention disclosures.
• Providing technical support to Patent Attorneys in filing patent applications and handling office actions, oppositions and appeals.
• Supporting the annual review of the IP portfolio.
• Performing freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) analysis.
• Identifying product features for IP analysis.
• Providing FTO searches.
• Pre‑screening and assisting technical experts with evaluation of search results.
• Developing and organizing IP trainings, events or workshops together with Patent Attorneys to increase IP awareness.
• Providing general support and technical advice on IP issues and inquiries at the interface of R&D, Patent Attorneys and business units.
• Supporting the consolidation, documentation and implementation of IP strategies and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or a related field.
• Experience in intellectual property related to diagnostic assays and reagents.
• Proficient in searching, screening and technically evaluating patent literature relevant to diagnostic assays and reagents.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic instruments and systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with Patent Attorneys and R&D team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; at least basic knowledge of German.

Working Hours & Duration

Part‑time (50%).
Permanent fixed‑term contract for two years.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your life, finances and health.

Equal Opportunity

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.