Metsä Group
Forest industry
IPRDirector
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“IPR Director at Metsä Group. Skills: IPR Director, Patent management, Trademark management. Lead Metsä Group’s central IPR team. Define and develop IPR strategy and policies”
What You'll Achieve.
Shaping how intellectual property creates value; Making an impact on the business
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in managing patents in a corporate environment, Understanding of international IPR practices, Experience working with external IPR service providers, A relevant Master's degree (e.g., chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, materials science or related fields in bioproducts, natural fibres or polymers), Fluent English
Nice to Have
More senior experience considered an advantage, Finnish
What You'll Do.
Lead Metsä Group’s central IPR team
Define and develop IPR strategy and policies
Manage and develop patent and trademark processes
Lead collaboration with external IPR service providers
Ensure high-quality IPR reporting
Support business areas in protecting innovations
Facilitate internal IPR networks
Build IPR capabilities across organization
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with all Metsä Group business areas; Work with Metsä Spring; Work with Group R&D and Strategy teams; Work with R&D and development teams; Work with external IPR partners and advisors
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Stakeholder management skills
Process & Methodology
Ability to set direction, Define clear targets, Track impact
Full Job Description
**Group Services** Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s **Group Services** employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: [metsagroup.com/metsaforall](http://metsagroup.com/metsaforall). **This recruitment is carried out anonymously.** We’re looking for an experienced and business-oriented **IPR DIRECTOR** to lead Metsä Group’s central IPR function and play a key role in shaping how intellectual property creates value across our businesses and innovation portfolio. In this role, you will work closely with all Metsä Group business areas and Metsä Spring, our innovation company, supported by a highly capable team of IPR experts. If you are inspired by intellectual property rights and innovation and utilizing them to make an impact on the business, please check out this opportunity. **What will you get to do?** You will lead Metsä Group’s central IPR team within the Strategy & Investments function and take overall responsibility for the Group’s patent and trademark portfolio, processes, and governance. Your key responsibilities include: * Defining and developing Metsä Group’s IPR strategy and policies * Managing and continuously developing patent and trademark processes * Leading collaboration with external IPR service providers * Ensuring high-quality IPR reporting and stakeholder engagem
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