Scientific & Patent Information Specialist

**Tereos**figure parmi les leaders des marchés du sucre, de l'alcool et de l'amidon. Les engagements sociétaux et environnementaux du Groupe contribuent à la performance de l'entreprise dans la durée tout en renforçant sa contribution en tant qu'acteur responsable.

Groupe coopératif, Tereos rassemble **10 300 associés coopérateurs** et dispose d'un savoir-faire reconnu dans la transformation de la betterave, de la canne, des céréales et de la luzerne. Grâce à ses **38 sites industriels**, une **implantation** dans 14 pays et l'engagement de ses 15 600 collaborateurs, Tereos accompagne ses clients au plus près de leurs marchés avec une gamme de produits large et complémentaire. En 2024/2025, Tereos a réalisé **un chiffre d'affaires de 5,93 milliards d'euros**.

About the position
At Tereos, we are set on an ambitious path to cultivate a sustainable growth. Our agricultural and industrial activities are under transformation to deliver on our decarbonization ambitions and to bring sustainable solutions for our customers. Innovation is a key pilar to deliver Tereos' Strategy for a Sustainable Future.
As Scientific & Patent Information Specialist you will support our research and innovation activities by monitoring and reporting technology trends, providing insights on competitor activities and intellectual property strategies, and support the effective management of the Tereos IP portfolio.
In your role you will report to the IP and Documentation Manager and will be based at the Tereos Corporate Technology Center in Aalst (Belgium).

What will you do
Conduct research and analysis on patent and scientific information including novelty searches, track R&D trends and assess competitor landscapes; prepare well-structured datasets and clear reports based on your findings;
Work in close collaboration with our engineering and management team to design and implement effective search strategies that uncover relevant scientific and intellectual property (IP) data, supporting key research inquiries;
Leverage your analytical insights to identify new opportunities and actively contribute to idea generation, the development of our project pipeline, and the advancement of innovation initiatives;
Support knowledge management efforts by organizing and maintaining access to patent and scientific publications and competitor data;
Stay current with developments in knowledge management systems and AI tools, evaluate their effectiveness, and curate relevant documentation;
Maintain and optimize internal systems for patent and scientific information, and handle official documentation in communications with external patent agents;
Implement and regularly update monitoring processes to ensure that the search for relevant scientific and IP documentation aligns with the evolving needs of our project portfolio.

Job Requirements
You hold a Master's degree, ideally in Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology or a related field, and have a proven track record as an information specialist, documentalist, or in a similar role;
You bring at least 5 years of experience, ideally within an industrial R&D or manufacturing environment, with a preference in the food industry.
You are proficient in utilizing industry-leading systems such as Orbit Intelligence, PatSnap, Patent Inspiration, Ipendo, Equinox, Espacenet, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, or similar platforms. A strong understanding of how AI can enhance data analysis and information retrieval is highly desirable.
You have a solid understanding of patent processes and legislation, or a keen interest in gaining expertise in this area.
You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in French is a strong plus.