Monsanto’s Biotechnology Organization
is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Biotech Patent Science Team. The Patent Scientist will interact with R&D leadership and business teams, provide full-spectrum Intellectual Property (IP) support including Freedom to Operate, IP landscape and patentability assessments, patent preparation and prosecution, and development and execution of IP strategies, and deliver IP education and enhance IP awareness.
Twenty years from now, the earth’s population will need 55% more food than it can produce now. Today, Monsanto is working with farmers around the world to do something about it. In over 60 countries, Monsanto has established industry-leading products because we give professionals the freedom to make real decisions. Monsanto is an Employer Of Choice with an outstanding professional development program and a history of building careers. Make an impact by joining the team that is working to solve one of mankind’s greatest challenges.
Required Education and Skills:
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree (or higher) in Plant biology, Genetics, Breeding, Microbiology or a related life science area
• Minimum of three or more years of post graduate research experience in Plant biology, Genetics, Breeding, Microbiology or a related life sciences area
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly express complex scientific concepts in written and oral presentation formats
• Ability to interact with broad scientific teams to understand and communicate scientific and business strategies
• Ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work and deliver under stringent timelines
• Critical thinking and attention to detail
Desired Education and Skills
• Strong skills in bioinformatics and/or sequence analysis
• Project management experience
• Three or more years of experience in performing Freedom to Operate, IP landscape and patentability assessments, and/or patent preparation and prosecution
• Registered to practice with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Knowledge of collaboration or licensing agreements to provide IP support and/or due diligence management
Why work with us?
• Life at Monsanto means collaborating with dedicated professionals in a stimulating environment
• Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships
• You will work with market leading brand products in a global organization
• We provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and some of the best career development opportunities in the industry
• Monsanto is named Great Place to Work in many countries around the world
Join our global team where your contribution will make a real difference!
Contact
For a full listing and to apply, please visit this link: https://jobs.monsanto.com/job/st-louis/patent-scientist/769/2333817.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri