IP Manager / Patent Manager (m/f/d)

As IP Manager at Eleva, you’ll draft and refine patent applications with our external
patent attorneys, ensuring that our innovations are fully protected and impactful.
You’ll lead patentability and freedom-to-operate assessments, making sure our developments are both protectable and compliant with industry standards.
By strategically managing our patent portfolio, you’ll help secure and maximize the
value of our most important inventions.
Acting as a vital link between our inventors and external patent attorneys, you’ll ensure smooth communication and keep our filing and monitoring systems organized for easy access.
As an ISO-certified company, we work according to quality guidelines, and you support your team in maintaining them meaningfully and effectively.
You will work closely with the Director Business Development and may occasionally take on other responsibilities in the BD area, as we are a small and, above all, very supportive company, willing to assist each other when needed.

You have a Master‘s degree (or higher) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field.
With at least 2 years‘ experience in IP management, ideally in biotech or pharma, you‘ll be familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities of the industry.
Your solid understanding of plant-based production systems and related fields gives you an edge in supporting our innovations.
You‘re familiar with national and international patent regulations and have practical experience of working with external patent attorneys.
You‘re precise, organised and fluent in both English and German, with a knack for handling complex information smoothly.
At Eleva, we are a well-rehearsed team, always seeking new impulses. Therefore, we’re looking forward to having you integrate into an existing system and activelycontributing to its development.

We foster a culture of respect and collegiality at all levels.
We offer a permanent contract with 30 days holiday + 24th/31st December off.
Your working hours will be 20 hours per week as 50% part-time employee, with flexible working hours (flexitime).
As a family-friendly company, we offer parents full pay for up to 10 sick days per child per year.
You will have the opportunity to work from home most days, but we also value the opportunity to see you in person from time to time!
We offer a fair salary structure in line with performance.
Benefits include regular training opportunities, contribution to a company pension scheme and membership of Hansefit.
For your mobility, we offer a Job Ticket with good public transport links and free car parking, as well as covered cycle parking, showers and lockers for cyclists – so there‘s something for everyone.
We also provide complimentary beverages (coffee, tea, water) and an in-house canteen.

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