We are looking for a Patent Scientist to join our Research & Innovation Department, reporting to the Head of Innovation Management. This role will primarily focus on Detection and Digital technologies, supporting the protection and valorisation of SICPA-s intellectual property (IP) in these strategic areas. You will work at the intersection of R&D, Business and Operations teams, and collaborate with the Legal IP team to identify, develop and secure high-value innovations.

ROLE

• Contribute to protecting and valorising SICPA-s IP assets across a broad spectrum of technologies, scientific domains and business activities

• Engage and collaborate with internal inventors and technology partners to identify and extract patentable inventions, prepare technical memos and lead the preparation of patent applications or trade secrets

• Work closely with the internal patent attorneys to ensure that the scope and value of the inventions are accurately reflected in patent applications

• Assist the Legal IP team in filing and defending patent applications until patents are granted

• Contribute to address key strategic questions and imperatives regarding the patent portfolio

• Work in tandem with the Legal IP team, the Research & Innovation teams and the Business Units, focusing on the technical memo contents to:  

  • Formulate strategies and responses to third party observations
  • Evaluate and mitigate third-party IP risks
  • Conduct oppositions
  • Assess IP clearance and Freedom to Operate

• Drive the patent watch, monitoring and landscaping activities as part of a global and multi-disciplinary competitive intelligence effort

PROFILE

• MSc and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Applied Physics
• Minimum 3-5 years- experience in industry, ideally within an R&D environment
• Strong technical expertise in signal processing, machine learning and optics, with the ability to collaborate closely with researchers to identify and articulate novel inventions
• Exposure to intellectual property topics (e.g. patent searches, analysis tools) is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, engineers, technology partners (startups, corporates, academia), patent counsels, and business teams
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Curious, open-minded and keen to explore new technologies and ideas
• Strong analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail
• Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn and contribute
• High level of integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proficient with standard IT tools (e.g. MS Office)
• Fluent in French and English

WHY JOIN US?

• Join a global leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters
• Be at the strategic heart of a financially sound and innovation-driven company
• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on impactful international projects
• Operate in a multi-cultural, high-integrity environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged