Innovation Protection Manager W/M

Eramet is one of the world's leading mining and metallurgy companies. By joining a key player in the extraction of metals, and the elaboration and transformation of high value-added alloys, you take the risk of experiencing intense emotions in each of your missions!

With over 10,000 employees in 20 countries supporting the energy transition, Eramet is constantly on the lookout for precious resources. And with us, that precious resource is you!

Job Description:

The Innovation Protection Manager is responsible for overseeing the protection of the company’s novel technologies and intellectual property, including processes, equipment and materials. This role involves working closely with R&D and legal teams to identify patentable innovations, trade secrets and other proprietary intellectual property, managing the patent application process and Freedom-to-Operate risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the IP strategy with the support of R&D and legal teams,
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate the process of innovation protection to facilitate decisions on R&D innovation ideas,
• Define and progress new fields relevant for protection, leading technical IP brainstorming with expert teams,
• Contribute to the building and updating of competitors’ patent landscapes, detecting opportunities and threats within the industry,
• Seek out new inventions within the company that are patentable,
• Conduct initial interviews with inventors to document the scope of new inventions,
• Manage and carry out freedom to operate and patentability studies,
• Prepare all relevant materials for patent applications, including writing descriptions and designing drawings,
• Manage and instruct patent attorney firms in the submission and prosecution of patent applications to the appropriate patent offices.
• Collaborate on external partnerships, such as joint development agreements and consortiums, to further innovation goals.
• Lead the patent surveillance system (using Orbit software) and setting up alerts.

Your Profile:

A graduate degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

A Ph.D is preferred.

At least 5 years of experience in a technical role within an R&D environment, with a strong background in technology and intellectual property, particularly patents.

Excellent leadership and communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team, analytical thinking, proactive approach to problem-solving, and the capability to perform significant research and draw valid conclusions.

Our advantages:

Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting professional adventure full of opportunities. Reveal your full potential!

- Attractive remuneration and performance-related bonuses

- Up to 2 months' profit-sharing

- A comprehensive employee savings and pension scheme

- Premium health and provident cover

- 2 days teleworking/week

- Benefits such as sports and cultural reimbursements, weekend and vacation vouchers, as well as access to learning platforms for languages, IT development,

- A company restaurant,100% reimbursement of your Navigo pass,

- An international environment with exceptional projects and development opportunities within an expanding group.

At Eramet, we work every day to be a responsible and committed player in the mining industry, and to improve our environmental footprint.

If you're looking for a dynamic, inclusive and international working environment, join us now for an exciting career!

With a presence on five continents and over 70 nationalities, Eramet is by nature a diverse group. Convinced that diversity is an asset, we are committed to welcoming all talents, whatever their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin. We guarantee everyone support and development opportunities throughout their career.