Patent & Standarization Manager (German speaking)

Your future company

As the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of safety-related products for commercial vehicles, JOST combines traditional metal construction with mechatronic and sensor elements. Become part of the JOST success story and help shape the future of autonomous driving in transport and agriculture! Experience a friendly and appreciative working atmosphere in a constantly growing, globally networked company with diverse development and career opportunities.

As an Innovation/Standardization Manager, you will actively manage an outstanding patent portfolio and develop new property rights based on innovative products and functions. You will bring the vision, communication skills, and technical expertise required to identify the relevant solution paths from the roadmap and open the solution spaces for project developments through appropriate property rights. You will also actively participate in relevant standardization committees and working groups and represent the interests of JOST. Internally, you will lead standardization committees to coordinate with the specialist

departments.

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in engineering in mechanical engineering, electrical

  
  

  engineering, mechatronics, or equivalent

• At least 5 years of professional experience in product or process development

• At least 5 years of experience in patent law in practice (global / special focus german law)

• Knowledge of managing international and interdisciplinary project teams

• Experience in innovation management and the application of regulations

• Very good intercultural communication skills (English and German) and stakeholder management in international organizations

Responsibilities

• Management and optimization of the patent portfolio in line with the corporate

  
  

  strategy and product roadmap.

• Coordination of new patent applications and monitoring of international renewal and

  
  

  maintenance of patents.

• Further development and standardization of internal patent processes.

• Commissioning and coordination of patent attorneys and monitoring of the patent

  
  

  budget.

• Participation in specific standardization committees and working groups (e.g., DIN,

  
  

  VDA, CLEPA, SAE)

• Management of internal standardization committees and support for regional and

  
  

  national standardization projects

• Synchronization of the R&D roadmap with standardization activities to ensure

  
  

  consistency

• Coordination of standards (regulatory / customer / internal)

The offer

• An interesting, global role within the structure of an international industry leader

• Participation in engaging, long-term projects

• Working with modern technologies and products

• Involvement in international projects

• A friendly, cooperative, and partnership-oriented work environment