Senior Scientist - Intellectual Assets

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

134d • $105,740 - $130,620

About The Position

You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. You want to be part of a 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, you'll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or preferably an advanced degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
• 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.
• Demonstrated competence in searching and analyzing patent art.
• Competency and experience in understanding the issues associated with developing and obtaining patents.
• Global patent experience.
• Strong collaboration, decisiveness, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience with intellectual assets for FDA regulated medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for intellectual asset management for Kimberly-Clark's Personal Care Team (specifically focused on Adult and Feminine Care Research and Development).
• Identify gaps in existing Kimberly Clark and competitive patent portfolios and recommend potential technical programs to fill gaps.
• Support the identification of opportunities to strengthen Kimberly-Clark patent estates and the development of relevant projects.
• 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.
• Assess differentiation of the invention from prior art and make recommendations for responses to Office Actions.
• Assess Kimberly-Clark and competitive patent estates to understand owned technologies.
• Identify training needs and collaborate with the Legal team to develop and implement training.
• Facilitate communication and interaction between R&D, Legal, Procurement and Business Teams.
• Drive an inventive culture and mindset within R&D teams.
• Interact with a globally diverse team to make and implement intellectual asset decisions.
• Lead a global Intellectual Asset Review Committee (IARC) and assist teams with the creation of Intellectual Assets.
• Maintain a basic understanding of third-party contact agreements and ensure Service Agreements and Joint Development Agreements are established.

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Access to an on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts.
• Diverse income protection insurance options.
• Additional programs and support for education, adoption, relocation, or temporary childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees