(Patent) Manager Crop Protection (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming

Take a look at our Agricultural Solutions vision & mission!  #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We will soon be founding an independent company in our Agricultural Solutions division, which would then also employ our employees on a permanent basis. To bridge the gap, you will be employed by BASF SE on a temporary basis with the simultaneous binding promise of permanent employment in the new company.

We in global strategic marketing strongly impact success by developing, driving and supporting strategies, including the development and management of our patent assets. We work in an open and trustful manner within our team and with our stakeholders, inspiring a high level of energy and performance. You are going to work in an entrepreneurial, highly innovative business environment in a growth market, a welcoming international team and supportive colleagues.

• In your new role, you proactively steer all aspects of patent management in a key product portfolio from a business point of view, drive overall patent strategy and manage the patent budget.
• Within your area of responsibility, you support filing new applications, drive decisions according to our strategy and business targets, develop individual patenting strategies and drive enforcement of our patent rights.
• Furthermore, you act as an interface between marketing, patent lawyers and inventors, providing support and guidance, improving expertise in AP on patenting through trainings, and ensuring transparency on patent assets and its value.
• You are a key advisor to our operative and executive management in the area of IP.
• Additionally, you are responsible for driving patenting across existing technology fields, e.g. between chemical crop protection, digital services for farmers and trait and seed technologies.
• Finally, you support the creation of new patenting concepts and monitor competitor processes on new technologies beyond existing business.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, preferably in organic chemistry
• knowledge on pesticide chemical classes, active ingredients, biology and compound-plant interactions, preferably by working several years in research
• experience in working with patents as well as profund understanding of patenting processes and legal requirements
• expertise in project management
• proactive team player with excellent English communication skills and passionate about the opportunities of patenting

WHAT WE OFFER

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles
   

HOW TO REACH US

• Romy Marie Gruendel (Talent Acquisition), romy.gruendel@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56730 will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
   

ABOUT US

First information about our application process can be found here
 

As a reliable partner of the rural economy, Agricultural Solutions offers innovative, sustainable solutions for plant protection and health. With the agricultural center in Limburgerhof, close to the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you can expect an attractive place for both work and play in the Rhine-Neckar region. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LI

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