Description
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is now looking for a Research and IP Advisor for our Research & Innovation team in the Technology business unit. Technology business unit is part of the Integrated Solutions division and is responsible for executing product and technology development enabling KM competitive edge while also driving the technology platform upgrades and generation shift.
The Research & Innovation team is responsible for External Funding & Partnership, IP Management, Innovation Management and Creative Design in Integrated Solutions and is also supporting the wider KM organisation. To support and advice in these areas, we are seeking a Research and IP Advisor.
The position reports to the Director of Research & Innovation.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Support and advice Director R&I and Head of External Funding & Partnerships
Administration of research projects portfolio
Application for external funding
Overview of funding programs
Innovation processes and tools / Innovation campaigns
Student engagement and summer student projects
Maintaining statistics and KPI for research activities and external funding
Support and advice IP Manager
Administration of patent portfolio
Patent landscaping and monitoring
Applications for new patents
Freedom to Operate analysis and novelty search
Workshops and IP ideation sessions
Maintaining statistics and KPI for IPR
Requirements
Minimum Master of Science (can be compensated by relevant experience within patenting and/or external funding)
Maritime / Technical Engineering background is preferred but not required
Good knowledge of IP-management and / or external funding regimes
A minimum three years relevant experience
Fluent written and spoken Norwegian and English
Security Clearance may be required
Personal qualities
Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively manage priorities to meet tight deadlines
Structured and well organized
Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to create engagement and motivation
Independent and self-motivated and ability to drive a task to completion
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Networking
We offer
An interesting position within a dynamic and innovative company
An exciting journey where we explore, collaborate and achieve goals together
Career development opportunities
Inspiring and international working environment
Competitive salary and benefit packages
Work location
Ålesund, Kongsberg, Horten or Trondheim
Point of contact
Sverre Torben, Director Research & Innovation
email: sverre.torben@km.kongsberg.com
phone: +4795087424