PATENT ENGINEER - SKINCARE
Hello, we're L'Oréal. We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.
A Day in the Life
As a Patent Engineer within our Intellectual Property Department, you will play a vital role in protecting and leveraging our innovations in the field of skincare and makeup, a sector at the frontier of dermo-cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with dual technical and legal expertise, who can thrive in an innovative and international environment. Your autonomy, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit will be key to your success.
The ideal candidate has:
What's In It For You
Who We Are
L'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.
At L'Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 4 100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.
We're committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Hello, we're L'Oréal. We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.
A Day in the Life
As a Patent Engineer within our Intellectual Property Department, you will play a vital role in protecting and leveraging our innovations in the field of skincare and makeup, a sector at the frontier of dermo-cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Build a protective strategy: You will help build and manage our patent portfolio, including drafting new applications, overseeing prosecution procedures in France and abroad, and handling oppositions.
- Ensure our freedom to operate: You will conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to secure the launch of our new products and technologies.
- Act as a strategic partner: You will advise and support our research teams and business stakeholders on all patent-related issues, providing your technical and legal expertise.
- Collaborate on a global scale: You will interact daily with a multicultural and international network of internal experts, particularly in China, Japan, and the United States.
We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with dual technical and legal expertise, who can thrive in an innovative and international environment. Your autonomy, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit will be key to your success.
The ideal candidate has:
- A strong technical background in organic chemistry, galenics, cosmetics, or pharmacy, with valued experience at the interface of health and beauty.
- Proven expertise in patent law (drafting, freedom-to-operate studies) in Europe, with a good knowledge of international procedures (PCT, US, JP, CN).
- At least 3 years of experience in the industry and/or in a private practice firm.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- You are a qualified European Patent Attorney (or on track to become one) and are fluent in both French and English.
What's In It For You
- A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
- Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oréal
- An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
- A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
Who We Are
L'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.
At L'Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 4 100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.
We're committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.
