Head Of Intellectual Property
CurrentOrchestrating the company’s Intellectual Property strategy and operations, with a focus on process re-engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and aligning IP initiatives with long-term business objectives. ● Established and led the company's Intellectual Property function, designing and implementing 10 end-to-end processes for patent filings (leading to an increase patent filing volume by 50% annually, positioning the company among the top 50 innovators in France with its 4th years) , confidentiality management, document marking, contract negotiations and cross-functional collaborations.● Built and managed a team of 5 cross-functional IP experts, fostering collaboration across R&D, legal, and business units to align IP strategies with corporate goals.● Developed and executed company-wide training programs in partnership with the executive committee, upskilling over 300 employees per year on IP best practices and compliance standards.● Streamlined IP operations, optimizing workflows across 7 departments and reducing processing times by 70%, while improving document traceability and compliance.● Negotiated and secured key IP agreements, securing 10sM+€ per year in co-development with the legal department and the partnership department, enabling strategic partnerships and protecting the company’s innovation pipeline.