IP Analyst

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

A challenging job-content

• 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.
• 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 Research & Development (R&D) department with strategic input from an intellectual property perspective.
• You screen internal R&D results in order to protect the acquired knowledge of products and processes.
• You cooperate with external patent attorneys to file and defend patent applications at official patent offices.
• You challenge the validity of third-party patent rights when needed.
• You continuously follow and implement evolutions in patent law.
• You work closely with colleagues in intellectual property and from various departments (R&D Belgium, R&D UK, Legal). You report to the Head of Product Development in Belgium.

Key skills and qualifications

• You have a Master's degree in biochemistry or chemistry.
• You have at least 5 years of 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.
• You have a growth mindset and are willing to continuously learn and develop.
• You can work autonomously and attach great importance to teamwork.
• You are well organized and can handle several projects/dossiers simultaneously.
• You can identify with our FRAMILY values: Fun, Respect, Ambition, teaMwork, Innovation, fLexibility and familY.

You can count on

• You will be part of an innovative family business with international reach.
• You will have the opportunity to grow with our organisation and expand your expertise.
• You can shape your own career within our company.
• You will receive support, coaching and various training opportunities to allow your talent to flourish.
• You will be part of an enthusiastic and ambitious team.
• You can count on an attractive remuneration package.
• For this position, full remote working is possible, occasional travel to the offices in Belgium or UK are foreseen.

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.