Senior Scientist - Intellectual Assets
Senior Scientist - Intellectual Assets
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Job Description
Job Description
You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions engineering innovative solutions advancing scientific understanding and constantly pushing the boundaries of whats possible. You want to be part ofa performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development. In this role youll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
In this role you will:
Be accountable for intellectual asset management for Kimberly-Clarks Personal Care Team (specifically focused on Adult and Feminine Care Research and Development). This role requires an individual who has excellent communication skills enjoys working in a team is self-directed and can influence others. The ability to interact with stakeholders to provide guidance on key Intellectual Asset (IA) processes and to lead effective delivery of IA solutions for the enterprise is also required.
Accountabilities include:
- Patent Strategy Development Identify gaps in existing Kimberly Clark and competitive patent portfolios. Recommend potential technical programs to fill gaps. Support the identification of opportunities to strengthen Kimberly-Clark patent estates and the development of relevant projects. Identify competitive patents that should be opposed.
- Patent Applications Work effectively with global inventors to develop comprehensive invention disclosure submissions and drive invention disclosure evaluation processes. Assess technical merits of inventions and level of fit with the technology and business strategy and benefits the invention could bring if protected on a global basis. Answer questions on the benefit the invention delivers the value of the benefit breadth of claims and ability to police the invention. Assess differentiation of the invention from prior art. Make recommendations for responses to Office Actions.
- Patent Estate Development Assess Kimberly-Clark and competitive patent estates to understand What technologies do we own and what do our competitors own. Assess competitive patent estates to identify opportunities to expand Kimberly-Clark patent estates into gap areas and guide technology protection map efforts. Contribute to the review of Kimberly-Clark patent estates and determine areas of opportunity to further shelter technologies for Kimberly-Clark.
- Training Identify training needs and collaborate with the Legal team to develop and implement training. Facilitate communication and complementary interaction between R&D Legal Procurement and Business Teams. Facilitate training for all IA processes to Global R&D teams.
- Drive an inventive culture and mindset Work with R&D teams define inventions over prior products/documents and assist in drafting actionable invention disclosures. Maintain a working knowledge of Kimberly-Clark products manufacturing processes Kimberly-Clark patent estate and competitive patent estates.
- Interact with a Globally Diverse team Work directly with attorneys subject matter experts R&E team members and business leaders to make and implement intellectual asset decisions. Facilitate patent filings oppositions foreign filing decisions competitive patent reviews publication and trade secret processes.
- Intellectual Asset Strategy - Provide training for an IA strategy process and ensure development of cross functional Global IA Strategies for key projects and programs.
- Intellectual Asset Reviews - Lead a global Intellectual Asset Review Committee (IARC). Assist teams with the creation of Intellectual Assets through facilitation of ideation sessions and through leadership of invention disclosure initiatives helping to recognize protectable inventions patent and prior art searches and assisting legal during the prosecution of patents.
- Third Party Agreements - Maintain a basic understanding or third-party contact agreements and ensure Service Agreements and Joint Development Agreements are established as part of IA Strategies.
About Us
Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the world. In fact millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.
At Kimberly-Clark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.
You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results.
In one of our manufacturing roles youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:
- A bachelors degree or preferably an advanced degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Chemical Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering) and 2 years of experience managing intellectual assets and intellectual property.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of IA/IP law and IA/IP management.
- Knowledge of the IA management system (ANAQUA) and external Patent & Trademark Office processes for protection of Kimberly-Clark inventions.
- Demonstrated competence in searching and analyzing patent art.
- Competency and experience in understanding the issues and aspects associated with developing and obtaining patents and enabling inventors to create intellectual property.
- Global patent experience
- Strong collaboration decisiveness and communication skills required to interact effectively and independently with all levels of the enterprise.
- Model Kimberly-Clarks leadership behaviors and the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Experience with intellectual assets for FDA regulated medical devices.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview see .
Great support for good health with medical dental and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center occupational health nurse and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness injury or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education adopt a child relocate or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime please check out the careers website.
And finally the fine print.
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.
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Salary Range:USDAt Kimberly-Clark pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve thrive and grow. Along with base pay this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as location role skills performance and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.Primary Location
Neenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
