Chemistry PhD Graduate - Business Intelligence

Are you a recent science PhD graduate and have an interest in business intelligence and analytics? We are working with a materials company in Cambridge who is looking for a scientist to focus on business intelligence and patent analysis.

You will be supporting teams in the UK and the US by developing, and analysing comprehensive patent landscapes, monitoring and analysing competitor patent portfolios, and combining the outputs with other business analysis and intelligence.

Working alongside senior members of the Business Intelligence team, your main responsibilities will involve;

Developing patent search strategies and analyse results, either carrying out the searches or in collaboration with third party search companies and to clearly communicate the outputs in a manner appropriate to the audience to internal management, IP and technology scouting colleagues.
To arrange IP alerts, and analyse competitor IP developments, and communicate findings with internal stakeholders.
To support the team of Patent Engineers in the delivery of the IP Team objectives.
Maintain IP department software licenses and serve as the primary liaison between the IP team and external search providers.

To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have a good understanding of chemistry, or biochemistry and its applications within science and technology. Ideally the company are looking for a recent PhD graduate, but we are open to MSc/BSc level scientists who have prior IP experience. You will be performing detailed searches within a multidisciplinary team, so it is also important to have a great eye for detail and strong communication skills.

The company develop technology that pushes the boundaries of what's possible, and they are looking for a scientist who shares a strong interest in research to play a pivotal role, at the intersection of science, law, and technology. Offering a wide range of benefits along with a good starting salary and the chance to work on some really cool projects.

Process

If you would like to find out more about this role, make a confidential application now and a consultant at Newton Colmore will be in touch. If after that you are interested in the role, we will make an official application to the hiring team and manage the interview process for you, offering insights and advice to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the interview process.

Newton Colmore is a specialist recruiter dedicated to the medical devices, biotechnology, and science sectors. We have been placing expert scientists and engineers with our clients since 2015 and we love what we do