IP Manager / Patent Manager (m/f/d)

# IP Manager / Patent Manager (m/f/d) *50% part time, permanent, fully remote or hybrid* ### What you should be excited about - As IP Manager at Eleva, you’ll draft and refine patent applications with our external patent attorneys, ensuring that our innovations are fully protected and impactful. - You’ll lead patentability and freedom-to-operate assessments, making sure our developments are both protectable and compliant with industry standards. - By strategically managing our patent portfolio, you’ll help secure and maximize the value of our most important inventions. - Acting as a vital link between our inventors and external patent attorneys, you’ll ensure smooth communication and keep our filing and monitoring systems organized for easy access. - As an ISO-certified company, we work according to quality guidelines, and you support your team in maintaining them meaningfully and effectively. - You will work closely with the Director Business Development and may occasionally take on other responsibilities in the BD area, as we are a small and, above all, very supportive company, willing to assist each other when needed. ### What you need for this role - You have a Master‘s degree (or higher) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field. - With at least 2 years‘ experience in IP management, ideally in biotech or pharma, you‘ll be familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities of the industry. - Your solid understanding of plant-based production systems and related fields gives you an edge in supporting our innovations. - You‘re familiar with national and international patent regulations and have practical experience of working with external patent attorneys. - You‘re precise, organised and fluent in both English and German, with a knack for handling complex information smoothly. - At Eleva, we are a well-rehearsed team, always seeking new impulses. Therefore, we’re looking forward to having you integrate into an existing system and actively contributing to its development. ### What to expect as part of our team - We foster a culture of respect and collegiality at all levels. - We offer a permanent contract with 30 days holiday + 24th/31st December off. - Your working hours will be 20 hours per week as 50% part-time employee, with flexible working hours (flexitime). - As a family-friendly company, we offer parents full pay for up to 10 sick days per child per year. - You will have the opportunity to work from home most days, but we also value the opportunity to see you in person from time to time! - We offer a fair salary structure in line with performance. - Benefits include regular training opportunities, contribution to a company pension scheme and membership of Hansefit. - For your mobility, we offer a Job Ticket with good public transport links and free car parking, as well as covered cycle parking, showers and lockers for cyclists - so there‘s something for everyone. - We also provide complimentary beverages (coffee, tea, water) and an in-house canteen. ## Join the Eleva team today! Please send us your application documents (cover letter, resume, certificates) preferably electronically to ### apply.job.24853942@hokifyjob.com eleva GmbH Sabine Gion Hans-Bunte-Str. 19 79108 Freiburg [www.elevabiologics.com](https://elevabiologics.com/career/)