Industrial Property Glass manager (W/M)

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The Central R&D Glass at TIP is looking for an IP Manager (W/M)

This position is based in Courbevoie – La Defense

Main tasks

Develop and manage a dedicated Glass IP portfolio, supervise the regular re-assessments, continuously assess the portfolio’s value in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders; collaborate closely with the Business to ensure awareness of the patents portfolio; and monitor competitors’ and customers’ IP portfolios and practices.

Develop a strategic, high quality, IP rights portfolio by identifying patentable inventions, and supervising the IP rights’ prosecution at the Innovation Hubs and external law firms.

Manage offensive and defensive opposition proceedings and other validity proceedings, and strategically support litigation.

Coordinate and supervise internal IP teams working on Building Glass IP.

Identify, mitigate, and communicate risk associated with third party IP portfolios

Support IP due diligence related to M&A or disinvestment activities.

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Main qualifications

Profile & Education

Engineering or scientific background, with proven experience in industry

Strong IP expertise (French, German, and/or European Patent Attorney; EP Litigation Certification a plus)

Fluent in English

Skills & Abilities

Strong team player, able to work closely with top management, IP leadership, and cross‑functional teams

Able to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment

Travel & Work Mode

Up to 30% travel (short and long trips)

Home office possible (up to 2 days per week)

Pour être sûr de ne rien oublier

To support efficient and profitable operations of the Saint-Gobain Building Glass Segment by developing, managing, and enforcing a valuable portfolio of Industrial Property rights aligned with the strategies of the Group, while identifying and mitigating risk.

On vous en dit plus sur nous

MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME, that's why we exist and that's our common goal.

Present in 80 countries, Saint-Gobain is the world leader in sustainable construction.

Our business? We design, produce and distribute materials and services for the housing and industrial markets.

Our solutions? They can be found everywhere in our daily lives - buildings, transport, infrastructure - and provide comfort and sustainability.

Our ambition? Wherever you are, let your personality shine and our values guide you every day in inventing a more sustainable world.

Technology and industrial performance (TIP) is a central international team of around 550 employees spread across several sites in France and abroad. Its mission is to define and implement the Group's energy and environmental roadmap, while providing technical support to the Group's plants, particularly in Construction businesses such as Gypsum, Insulation, Mortars and Glass. TIP is also responsible for R&D programmes for products and processes in the Construction businesses, managing strategic investments and allocating capacity between countries.

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Joining Saint-Gobain gives you access to exciting and rewarding career paths. As a world-renowned company, you'll have the opportunity to join an international community with incredible prospects. It's also the opportunity to work and progress alongside leading professionals in your field.

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A position at Saint-Gobain TIP also means:

Many opportunities for professional development, Saint-Gobain is committed to offering attractive career prospects to our employees accompanied by professional training to help them develop their skills.

The opportunity to play a direct and active role in the development of our sustainable housing projects.

A competitive remuneration package, including holiday bonus, Group Savings Plan and profit-sharing.

A wide range of social benefits, such as an advantageous health insurance scheme and support for parenthood.

A warm, collaborative work culture : 96% of our employees say they are proud to work for Saint-Gobain.

An environment that promotes quality of life at work (Homeworking agreement : 2 days/week)

Join Saint Gobain and create the world of tomorrow, today!

Job Reference: FRA39357