Patents Operations/Administration Manager (4 years-Senior) Promote Yourself KEY Leadership role. Exciting Future. Elite multi-award winning IP firm. Life friendly part WFH flex. $85,,000. SYDNEY/MELBOURNE OR BRISBANE. YOUR NEW EMPLOYER Our client is an internationally renowned multi-award winning elite integrated IP firm which attracts and retains top IP professionals and enviable clients. YOUR NEW ROLE In this key hands-on leadership role, reporting to the Head of Operations you will be leading a team of 3 in the critically important Patent Docketing division which manages the input/changes/maintenance of client and case records and ownership transfers of Australian/NZ patent and designs. You will relish the challenge and satisfaction: Overseeing the management of the Patent Docketing inbox; Handling clients’ enquiries relating to cost estimates; Allocating work & resources/overseeing performance of your team to ensure effective operation of the docketing function for the firm; Training/new staff, mentoring team and handling any grievances; Trouble-shooting & solving any system/operations issues; Generating relevant reports for internal patent professionals; Filing and reporting patent/design ownership changes and providing confirmation documents to clients/associates; Any adhoc projects. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Benefit from the success reputation of this internationally renowned premier integrated intellectual property firm; Multi-faceted LEADERSHIP role; STRETCH MAX your potential; Blue-chip clients; Ongoing learning future career growth opportunities ; Learn from be inspired by an A Team of industry-leading mentors/colleagues; Culture - open collaborative grounded inclusive (celebrates diversity); Generous staff benefits; Life friendly WFH flexibility (up to 2-3 days/wk from home after induction and subject to performance). WHO YOU ARE We are interested in hearing from you if you: Are an experienced Intellectual Property/Patents administrator/secretary/manager with minimum 4 years (or more-very seniors welcome) experience in intellectual property including patents (essential); Have specifically had experience with patent docketing with solid understanding of the patent operations process; Have outstanding communication, people/leadership skills and proven ability to effectively manage multiple different stakeholders (internal and external); Are IT/systems savvy and a proven problem-solver. are committed to furthering your own SUCCESS to the MAX with a 1st-Class employer of choice . REFERENCE: MARIA YUN ()
