Sd-25281-experienced Ip

Description **Permanent contract | Belvaux**: ***: **Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**: The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies. **How will you contribute?**: You will be mainly in charge of: - Identifying and assessing promising technologies and associated IP generated by LIST’s research units. - Conducting IP landscape analyses and identifying strategic "white spots" for potential exploitation. - Managing the IP lifecycle, including patent filings, maintenance, and portfolio optimization within the life sciences domain. - Supporting the prioritization of technologies by identifying key industry partners and potential routes to market. - Supporting commercialization strategies in collaboration with researchers, research unit directors, business developers, and other internal stakeholders. - Supporting the search for licensees and assist in alternative valorization approaches (e.g., joint ventures, collaborative R&D). - Leading or contributing to license negotiations and explore innovative business models for IP transfer. - Managing the LIST IP portfolio (e.g., patents, trade secrets, copyrights, licences, etc.) by keeping databases updated, elaborating reports, and putting information available for the LIST management and the RDI units to support decision making. - Contributing to LIST’s overall IP and tech transfer strategy, helping to shape long-term impact. - Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as Business Development, LIST Venture, Business Intelligence, Legal Department, and fellow members of the IP & licence team. - Proposing improvements to processes or systems to improve efficiency of area of work and evaluates feasibility and effectiveness of solutions. - Keeping fluent communications with int/ext. parties related to valorisation matters. - Participating in coaching and awareness sessions on IP/Valorisation policies, practices, and procedures in-force in LIST. - Master’s or PhD in life sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related field. - Proven experience (5 years required) in technology transfer, IP management, or innovation valorization. - Good knowledge of technical savvy as to understand new technologies and to see the valorisation potential in environmental and life sciences. - Strong understanding of patent law, IP valuation, and market analysis. - Strong organizational and communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, you enjoy working with colleagues from different fields. - Fluency in English; both written as oral; knowledge of French, German, or Luxembourgish is a plus. - Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment. **Your LIST benefits**: - An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects - Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society - Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do - An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas - Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills - Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce - Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions - Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science - 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance - Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers - A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience - A scientific CV with contact details - List of publications (and patents, if applicable) - Contact details of 2 references **Application procedure and conditions** We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes. LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age,