Intellectual Property Expert (f/m/x) Locations: Vienna Head Office; Germany; Poland; or another Mondi location (remote working)
Maternity cover contract with the possibility of extension
Your Mission As part of our Intellectual Property team within Flexible Packaging, you will help protect and strengthen Mondi's innovation portfolio while supporting our long-term business strategy. You will play a key role in securing our freedom to operate, safeguarding sustainable packaging innovations, and supporting our R&D teams with valuable market and technology insights.
Your responsibilities will include:
Identifying patent opportunities and supporting the drafting of patent applications and filing strategies
Conducting prior art and patentability searches
Reviewing search results provided by external partners and monitoring third-party intellectual property rights
Tracking competitor activities and preparing competitor and technology analyses
Supporting patent oppositions and other patent-related legal proceedings through technical documentation and research
Managing patent-related administration, including legal status checks, deadline monitoring, and annual fee management
Collaborating closely with R&D and business stakeholders to support innovation projects and IP strategy development
Your Profile
Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
PhD is considered an advantage
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Intellectual Property, patents, innovation management, or a related field
Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Structured, proactive, and well-organized approach to work
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
Willingness to travel occasionally within Austria and Europe
Our Offer
A highly visible role supporting innovation and intellectual property strategy within a global leader in sustainable packaging
Opportunity to work at the intersection of science, innovation, and business strategy
Immediate start available
Location flexibility: Vienna Head Office; Germany; Poland; remote working, or another Mondi location
Full-time position
Maternity cover contract with the possibility of extension
Fully remote working option available
International, collaborative, and innovation-driven working environment
Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge packaging technologies
Our strength lies in our diversity.
We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.
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Maternity cover contract with the possibility of extension
Your Mission As part of our Intellectual Property team within Flexible Packaging, you will help protect and strengthen Mondi's innovation portfolio while supporting our long-term business strategy. You will play a key role in securing our freedom to operate, safeguarding sustainable packaging innovations, and supporting our R&D teams with valuable market and technology insights.
Your responsibilities will include:
Identifying patent opportunities and supporting the drafting of patent applications and filing strategies
Conducting prior art and patentability searches
Reviewing search results provided by external partners and monitoring third-party intellectual property rights
Tracking competitor activities and preparing competitor and technology analyses
Supporting patent oppositions and other patent-related legal proceedings through technical documentation and research
Managing patent-related administration, including legal status checks, deadline monitoring, and annual fee management
Collaborating closely with R&D and business stakeholders to support innovation projects and IP strategy development
Your Profile
Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
PhD is considered an advantage
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Intellectual Property, patents, innovation management, or a related field
Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Structured, proactive, and well-organized approach to work
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
Willingness to travel occasionally within Austria and Europe
Our Offer
A highly visible role supporting innovation and intellectual property strategy within a global leader in sustainable packaging
Opportunity to work at the intersection of science, innovation, and business strategy
Immediate start available
Location flexibility: Vienna Head Office; Germany; Poland; remote working, or another Mondi location
Full-time position
Maternity cover contract with the possibility of extension
Fully remote working option available
International, collaborative, and innovation-driven working environment
Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge packaging technologies
Our strength lies in our diversity.
We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.
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