Industrial Property Global Manager F/M/X

Industrial Property Global Manager F/M/X

• Full-time
• Employment Classification: Cadre
• Location: Lyon (7e)

With sales of €700m and 3300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in Lyon (7e).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

At Nemera, we are passionate about developing innovative drug delivery solutions that truly make a difference in patients' lives. To support our continued growth, we are currently looking for passionate people ready to make a difference in the following open position: Global IP Manager F/M/X , based in Lyon (7e).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company's intellectual property (IP) strategy in line with the group’s objectives, structure international governance, manage risks and opportunities, while optimizing the budget and ensuring ongoing competitive intelligence.
• Supervise and manage the IP portfolio, ensuring its monitoring, valuation, and protection.
• Support internal stakeholders (marketing, R&D, legal) in decision‑making relating to IP issues.
• Act as an advisor and expert in interpreting IP rights, maintaining a balanced approach between business priorities and risk management.
• Monitor the performance of IP tools in use and suggest improvements where necessary.
• Manage the IP team, which consists of IP managers and assistants.
• Define (with HR) IP training needs of the organization and coordinate / animate trainings.
• Instill an IP culture within teams through training, communication, and support initiatives, in order to strengthen understanding, ownership, and integration of IP issues in daily practices.
• Ensure the management and defence of intellectual property rights by coordinating legal actions, external counsel, and contractual compliance.
• Review and secure the IP clauses in contracts (development, services, supply, licences, transfers) prior to contract submission for approval, in coordination with the Legal Department and in accordance with the applicable rules.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, mechanical preferred.
• Fluent in English; French appreciated.
• CEIPI or equivalent experience, EQ appreciated.
• At least 15 years of experience and practice in an industry.
• Experience in infringement, licensing.
• Knowledge of the healthcare environment and experience in M&A are a plus.

Skills

• Good synthesis and analysis capabilities.
• Good understanding of mechanical, IP law, agreement law.
• Teamwork oriented, but also self‑motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Leadership, diligence, a strong sense of confidentiality, and situational intelligence.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with multidisciplinary teams (marketing, R&D, legal).

We believe in a transparent and straightforward recruitment process to ensure a great fit for both you and our team. If you are ready to bring your expertise and passion for intellectual property to Nemera, you’ll help us achieve our corporate growth goals.