Fragrance Ingredients Intellectual Property Expert (m/w/d)

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As a Fragrance Ingredients Intellectual Property Expert (m/w/d), you will be responsible for driving the intellectual property extension process for Givaudan captive fragrance ingredients.

You will directly report to our Head of Fragrance Ingredients Manufacturing Industrialization, and you will join our Fragrances Operations Division in Vernier.
Please note that this is a 1-year, part-time position (0.50 FTE).

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed expectations, deliver outstanding value, and nurture strong collaborative relationships.

In this exciting role you will

• Lead the process for patent extension activities for Givaudan captive ingredients
• Provide strategic input in the preparation of patent drafting and filing
• Manage the process from idea generation through validation to patent formalisation
• Create and coordinate a dedicated group of experts for patent drafting preparation
• Work in close connection with Givaudan’s senior patent attorney and chemistry experts from S&T and Industrialisation
• Bridge communication between Givaudan’s IP Legal Department and technical experts
• Deliver all necessary background and technical information to support patent drafting

(Out of scope patent drafting – under Legal team’s responsibility)

You?
Are you someone who is curious and passionate about innovation? Who thrives in an environment where scientific precision meets creativity? Who seeks to learn and share expertise in a team dedicated to protecting and enhancing our fragrance innovation? Then join us – and shape the future of scent technology.

Your success profile includes

• PhD degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Solid work experience in IP management for fragrance ingredients
• Experience working within complex or matrix organizations
• Strong proficiency in organic chemistry, with process chemistry considered a plus
• Knowledge of product processing techniques and industrialisation practices
• Good understanding of project management principles
• Familiarity with chemical product specifications and safety regulations
• Basic knowledge of SAP systems
• Proficiency in literature searching and navigating internal/external databases

Our Benefits

• Healthcare support
• Paid time off and family leave
• Retirement plan
• Sport and leisure clubs
• Company shop
• Staff restaurant
• Mobility allowance

Are you interested in this exciting challenge? We look forward to receiving your application!
Please make sure you enclose your CV, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.