Key tasks and responsibilities will include: 

Responsible for overseeing and managing the company's intellectual property portfolio, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This role is crucial in protecting Suominen's innovations and ensuring compliance with intellectual property laws.

• Overseeing the company's patent portfolio, including filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patents.
• Ensuring that the company's trademarks are registered and protected in relevant markets.
• Negotiating and managing licensing agreements related to the company's intellectual property.
• Developing and implementing strategies to leverage intellectual property for business growth and competitive advantage.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with intellectual property laws and taking action against infringements.
• Coordinate with R&D and production to develop or modify products in line with customer requirements and cost targets.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Science, Law or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience required
• Strategic thinking and customer focus
• Commercial and technical acumen
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Data-driven mindset
• Organizational agility
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities across all organizational levels.
• Fluency in Finnish and English; additional languages are an asset.

Experience 

• 3–5 years of experience in intellectual property management, preferably in a corporate or R&D environment
• Proven track record in patent portfolio management, trademark registration, and copyright enforcement
• Experience working with international IP offices (USPTO, EPO, WIPO, etc.)
• Prior exposure to licensing agreements, technology transfer, and IP litigation support

We would like to offer for you

• Casual and friendly, hybrid workplace
• Modern Suominen Head office in Keilaranta, Espoo
• Truly an international work environment
• Possibility to grow further in the IPR area
• Support from manager and global team
• Lunch, culture, sports and wellbeing benefits (ePassi)

You will report to the VP of Innovation and Technology, Pramod Shanbhag. 

For more information, please contact Specialist, Talent Acquisition, Amie Mercieri in English via email at amie.mercieri@suominencorp.com or via WhatsApp