General information
Organisation
Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. talent.limagrain.com
Reference
2024-9389
Position description
Employment Type
Regular Full Time
Function
SUPPORT FUNCTIONS - COMPLIANCE
Main Goal
Some background information
Reporting to the Group's IP Director, and with your team of 2 patent engineers, you will participate in the development and implementation of the Industrial Property policy defined by Groupe Limagrain within Limagrain Semences Potagères (LVS).
Job description
Let's go into the details of your missions!
- Protect innovations and manage the patent portfolio;
- Monitor competitive IP activity. In this context, you will be responsible for analyzing the freedom to exploit the results of processes and products resulting from research and development programs, and where necessary, taking action against the IP of third-party competitors;
- Coordinate IP strategy in liaison with the decision-making bodies of the scope and ensure its implementation with operational staff (protection strategy, action strategy vis-à-vis third-party IP);
- Participate in coordinating the network of LVS IP Correspondents (training, strategic discussions and development of cross-functional tools);
- Train R&D community employees in IP principles and tools;
- Manage and support the activities of the entire IP team dedicated to the LVS perimeter;
- Within the department, actively participate in the pooling of expertise and efforts between department members, and more particularly between IP team members.
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Skills: what we expect of you
What will make you successful in this position?
You are a CEIPI graduate with in-depth knowledge of European and US patent law, contractual IP clauses, and in-depth technical knowledge of genetics, biology and biotechnology.
You have 7 years' experience in IP, preferably in a company, and initial experience in team management.
Mastery of French, European and American industrial property rights is essential, as is proficiency in portfolio management and sequence analysis tools for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
You are recognized for your ability to analyze, summarize and advise, as well as for your writing skills.
Your diplomacy, organization and ability to manage priorities will be essential to your success.
To evolve in this international environment, fluency in English and french is essential.
Your benefits and working environment
We offer :
- Executive status with a fixed working day (213 days worked per year)
- Personalized support: integration and training programs, mobility assistance, etc.
- A friendly working environment in modern, friendly premises in Clermont-Ferrand
- Remuneration based on profile and experience, with a variable component
- A profit-sharing agreement
- A unique retirement savings plan (PERU)
- A teleworking charter (2 days a week)
- Company restaurant with employer's financial contribution
- Life balance benefits: crèche, multisports facilities, car-sharing network
- A works council offering a range of social and cultural activities
Are you tempted by this adventure and do you recognize yourself in the profile we're looking for? Send us your CV!
Company
GROUPE LIMAGRAIN
Position localization
Job location
Europe, France, Auvergne, Puy de Dôme (63)
Location
Chappes, France
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
Doctoral degree / PhD
Minimum level of experience required
7 years or more
Languages
- French (4 - Fluent)
- English (4 - Fluent)