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We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, without regard to gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity's basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management -so that we can effectively contribute to improving people's lives and business' demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture at the BASF Innovation Center Gent. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Within our Global Intellectual Property unit, you will work in the position of a Group Leader Intellectual Property focusing on plant biotechnology and seed, a role in which you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• You will lead and supervise experienced IP professionals in Gent preparing and prosecuting patent applications as well as drafting freedom to operate opinions on BASF products and methods.
• Together with your team, you will also be responsible for the enforcement of BASF's intellectual property rights as well as for defending BASF against third party claims.
• You will supervise and support the integration, maintenance, expansion and sharing of existing and newly developed technical knowledge within the field of patents and will be responsible for negotiating contracts.
• You will advise the operational units that you are responsible for on the strategic use of the tools available under industrial property rights.
• You will support M&A projects from an IP perspective.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• After earning your degree in a technical discipline, preferably biology, biotechnology, or (bio)chemistry, you have gained several years of professional experience in the field of patents, preferably also in a leadership position.
• You have solid knowledge of European patent law, experience in international IP law, and are interested in the challenges posed by advanced biotechnology.
• You preferably hold a degree as a European and/or national patent attorney.
• You have knowledge of license technologies / licenses.
• You take on new challenges independently and with motivation and enthusiasm and a pronounced strategic and entrepreneurial mindset.
• You communicate and present arguments convincingly in English. Knowledge of German and Dutch is an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A permanent contract within an attractive working environment in a professional and motivated team.
• A role with challenging assignments and responsibilities.
• An attractive base salary in relation to your diploma and competencies, an annual bonus and extra-legal benefits.

HOW TO REACH US

If you need more information about the process or the vacancy, you can reach our recruiting team here. 

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.