Patent Clearance Director

Patent Clearance Director

GENEVA, CH, 1202

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Patent Clearance Director

In this role, you will:

• lead patent risk clearance activities in relation to JTI and JT technologies and product developments, in line with internal Freedom to Operate (FTO) Guidelines and business requirements,
• identify and report on patent risk assessments to internal stakeholders,
• suggest and support, where appropriate, patent risk mitigation activities that support our business objectives under the supervision of the Patent Business and Strategy Director

Responsibilities:

• Receive, allocate, and manage patent risk assessment requests in all technological fields in RRPs and conventional products in line with IP Governance principles and FTO
• Align IP Risk assessment conclusions with the Patent Business and Strategy Director and communicate these as appropriate internally and externally to business stakeholders
• Advise and support in IP risk mitigation activities with the Patent Oppositions Director, Patent Business and Strategy Director, and other IP members as appropriate
• Lead financial budgeting & reporting for patent clearance activities
• Develop IP team members and deliver a pipeline of diverse IP talent and strong successor candidates
• Recruit, motivate, and guide the professional development of the team

Requirements:

• A University or engineering degree and experience in any of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, or Mechanical and material sciences,
• Patent Attorney qualification (e.g., European Patent Attorney, Japanese Patent Attorney, US patent attorney),
• 10+ years in Intellectual Property, preferably including in-house experience,
• Experience in a multinational business environment,
• Fluent in English,
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written form. Capacity to communicate simply with a non-technical audience about complex IP matters to help decision-making
• A UPC qualification is a plus
• Knowledge of the tobacco field is a plus

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.