Intellectual Property and Competition Analyst, SGSS

Position Description

Job Summary

Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is looking for a driven, talented, and experienced researcher to join our SGSS R&D team in managing the IP portfolio and to be an analyst for competitive intelligence. The researcher should be able to take on additional responsibilities and prioritize tasks, as and when required to support the business needs.

IP portfolio management includes disclosure management, patent application workflow, overall portfolio management and support special IP projects; all in coordination with the IP attorneys in charge of SGSS IP. Further, the candidate will be responsible for developing people within the group directly or indirectly. Also, develops future successors in collaboration with the supervisor.

• Utilizes and knowledge and skills of a United States Patent Agent.
• Service orientation to support various worldwide R&D managers/directors. Coordinate all invention disclosure reviews, follow through on actions, and ensure collection of data required to get broad coverage and timely filing of patents.
• Proactively coordinate/support internal and external patent attorneys in filing, prosecution, and offensive action preparation

Competitive Intelligence activities include proactively monitoring key competitors’ developments regularly and synthesizing information to be presented to worldwide R&D managers/directors and the leadership team, as needed.

To do the job, the individual:

• Demonstrates an open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility.
• Seeks out others to enhance and streamline development and decision-making.
• Able to communicate technically with internal competencies, university collaborators, and customers and utilize knowledge to advance projects and identify productive synergies.
• Is seen as a champion and as a solution provider by others.
• Understands Gate Process methodology/ideology and utilizes and incorporates it in research projects

Required Qualifications

• MS Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a PhD with a minimum of 2 years of experience in science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or other related disciplines
• US Patent Agent Certification preferred

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is one of Saint-Gobain’s largest industrial research laboratories. The center is home to more than 400 employees working at the leading edge of innovation on multidisciplinary industrial research, preparing the future by designing tomorrow's products and processes across an amazing variety of markets and technical disciplines. Since 1985, SGR North America has been supporting existing businesses, developing future businesses, and nurturing talent.

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Intellectual Property and Competition Analyst, SGSS

Location: Northboro, Massachusetts

Posting Date: 09/11/2023

Job Code: USA06908