Who we are Eleva is a privately funded biotechnology company based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Since its foundation in 1999, the company has developed a moss-based technology platform that enables the production of complex proteins for the treatment of various diseases, some of which are rare and underserved. IP Manager / Patent Manager (m/f/d)
50% part time, permanent, fully remote or hybrid
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!
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.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.