Knowledge for the world of tomorrow.
We develop networks that supply our cities with light and heat intelligently and we know our way around automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. For these and many other future projects, we need smart thinkers who bring skills, creativity, and dedication to the table. People like you! Experienced researchers who boldly broaden horizons, true specialists, and clever minds who like to get to the bottom of things. In short, help us tackle the most exciting challenges and put into practice what really matters. We’ll give you the opportunity to really make a difference. So what are you waiting for? Take your next career step with us.
What part will you play?
You will be the Group Head of the IP Team supporting the Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) Business Units: Electrification and Automation (EA) and Grid Software (GSW). This role includes personnel responsibility for a team of four IP Counsels in Berlin .
- Support the Head of IP SI with organizational matters for the IP Department in and for Berlin.
- Collaborate with the business units and product development teams to identify and protect new inventions and conduct freedom-to-operate analysis.
- Coordinate globally with IP Teams working for the business units (EA and GSW).
- Maintain close alignment within the team as well as the parallel IP departments.
- Coordinate M&A and Divestiture/Carve-Out activities for parts of the business unit.
- Serve as Lead IP Counsel for the relevant business units and provide comprehensive IP support. This includes international coordination of IP work, including filing, prosecution, defending, and exploiting IPRs, as well as significant opposition activities in front of the European and German patent offices.
- Provide counseling on all IP matters, third-party IP monitoring, IP clearings, and the development, implementation, and execution of IP strategy.
What you need to make real what matters.
- Master’s degree in physics, Informatics, Electrical Engineering or any similar branch
- Several years of extensive technical experience in the field of power distribution grids and/or grid software.
- Qualification as a European, US, and/or German Patent Attorney.
- Experience with Patent Management Systems, particularly Clarivate/ Unycom IPMS.
- Proven experience as a leader and with leading a team of IP attorneys and trainees.
- Ability to provide strategic advice to senior management, mitigate potential legal risks, and ensure compliance with international IP laws.
- Willingness and ability to guide and coach a team (including local and external members).
- Willingness to travel (to customers, patent offices, internal meetings).
What we offer
- 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard
- Attractive remuneration package
- Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth
- 30 leave days and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family
- Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
- Appealing Siemens pension benefits
- Attractive job ticket offers
- Location-dependent childcare services to combine family and career
- Barrier-free locations
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Individual benefits are adapted to meet local legal regulations, the requirements of different job profiles, locations, and individual preferences.
Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.
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