Intellectual Capital Manager

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .About this roleUses in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to serve as member of the Intellectual Capital Management team and provides strategic leadership for the creation, management and monetization of business-aligned intellectual capital. Actively partners with technical and commercial leadership to influence business strategy and priorities, to create sustainable value creation options for the business, to extract value from IP and to align IC activities with business strategy. Serves as the focal point for all IC issues in their area of responsibility.
In this role, you will require in-depth conceptual and working knowledge of your discipline or functional area. You will need to understand your discipline's best practices and how they relate to others. You may need to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements as well as serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues. You should also be able to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus with others.
It is your responsibility to analyze and resolve complex problems, examine information from multiple sources, and use judgement to evaluate established and new solutions. Your performance impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your own team and other related teams and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.Responsibilities

Develop and implement business-aligned IC strategies for the ICMT.
Influence business strategy & investment choices by creating and sharing relevant IC-based knowledge, (e.g. IP landscapes of pertinent new markets, geographies, competitors, customers, etc). Partner with marketing and technical leaders/SMEs to identify and shape new business and/or IP opportunities through understanding emerging technology, industry trends, and IP.
Integrate IP planning and strategy into the early stages of projects and ensure that these plans are followed through commercialization.
Manage and grow an IC portfolio that can provide options for sustainable value creation. Drive obtention of strategic patent rights through timely & strategic filings, in-licensing/purchasing, negotiation, JDAs, etc.
Ensure & drive value extraction priorities, plans and metrics for each segment.
Partner with IC Tech to ensure that all minimum requirements are met including timely inventions processing, communication of country filing plans, agreement contacts, reporting metrics, initiating watches/oppositions, etc.
Create a robust IC culture for the segment, ensuring that leaders & members are aware of IC strategy, IP positions, tools and their roles/responsibilities for creating, defending, managing, enforcing and monetizing IP.
Develop and document IC best practice.

Qualifications

BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or other Engineering discipline is a minimum requirement.
Candidate should have 5-15 years of R&D experience, as well as prior participation in multifunctional teams (e.g. market management teams, value center teams, or technology development/launch teams).
Though it may not be extensive, the candidate should also have some relevant experience with intellectual capital matters. For example, the candidate may have experienced one or more of the following- developing invention disclosures, working with attorneys to draft patent applications, assessing prior art for disclosure development or white space identification, serving as a subject matter expert for opposition preparation or participating in the development of joint development or licensing agreements. Prior experience with Thomson Innovation tools is desirable.

Your Skills

Intellectual Capital
Chemistry
Communication
Stakeholder management
Team work
Scientific method
Business strategy
Emerging technology

Additional notes

No relocation support will be provided.
The job would be based in Shanghai.

Benefits – What Dow offers youWe invest in you.Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:

Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on .

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