The IP & Knowledge Manager shapes and executes Tereos’ intellectual-property and knowledge strategy, enabling innovation to translate into sustainable business value. This permanent, full-time role is based at the Tereos Corporate Technology Center in Aalst, Belgium, on the Innovation, Process and New Product Development team and reports to the Head of Research & Innovation.
The role works at the interface of science, business and legal and supports R&D and business teams through patent landscaping, scientific analysis and competitive intelligence. Responsibilities include defining IP strategy aligned with business and innovation priorities; managing the patent portfolio; conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses; leading patent governance; identifying licensing, partnership and other IP-valorisation opportunities; tracking emerging technologies; supporting R&D and investment decisions; developing knowledge-management practices and AI-enabled search and analytics; advising teams; supporting patent drafting and external collaborations; training colleagues; and monitoring IP compliance and risk.
Requirements include a Master’s or PhD in a relevant scientific or technical field (e.g., chemistry, food science or biotechnology), an additional IP qualification, 10+ years of IP-management experience (preferably agro-food or related industry), strong patent strategy and competitive-intelligence expertise, and fluency in English and French.
