Technical Lead - Patents Search & Analytics (Electronics / Telecommunications)

Company / Industry] Global Intellectual Property Management Company / Intellectual Property

[Position] Technical Lead - Patents Search & Analytics

[Function] Sales Support / Project Management

[Reporting Line] Regional VP of Search & Analytics

[Employment Type] Permanent

[Compensation] Base + Performance Incentive

[Location] Seoul, Korea

[Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim

Company Description:

World's leading IP Management and technology company

Job Description:

• Sales Support - Work closely with sales as a technical expert on opportunities to help win business in search, and analytics and on the Company's SEP (Standard Essential Patents) value proposition; understanding of client requirements and objectives and accordingly designing methodology; preparation of proposals and SoWs for analytics opportunities; attend client meetings to help close on deals; setting of client expectations

• Project Management - Working closely with the researcher pool to deliver projects; overall management of project and resources allocated on the project; internal and client reporting of progress and project status; training and upscaling resources from the researcher pool to take on additional responsibilities; work closely with operations to set up frameworks for streamlining analytics delivery

• Thought Leadership - Suggest new ways to grow search and analytics business in APAC based on understanding of client requirements and preferences; design new service offerings based on market requirements and needs; customize and optimize current service offerings; work closely with sales and business leaders to continuously upscale the company's brand in patent analytics and on the SEP value proposition

• Process Improvement and OPE: Set up frameworks for increasing efficiencies; continuous review of processes and incorporation of best practices; identify opportunities for automation

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree and experience in Electronics/Telecommunications is required to apply. Telecommunications is preferred.

• Individual should have exposure to standard essential patents (SEP) analysis with emphasis on telecom (4G-LTE) and multimedia (H.265/266) in addition to FRAND essentials will be preferred but not mandatory

• IP certification is desired

• Experienced and well versed in key aspects across the IP life cycle such as patent analytics, portfolio audits, freedom-to-operate searches, patentability searches, invalidity searches.

• Candidates must hold proven track record creating and establishing long-term relationships with clients.

• Ability to create technical articles & collaterals.

• Candidates must possess strong time management skills and demonstrate dependability in completing quality deliverables against strict deadlines.

• Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in both English and Korean.

• Ensure compliance with the Company's Global Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct

If you are interested, please contact simon.kim@rp4rp.com +82-2-6123-0100