Position Purpose :

- The role holder is responsible for contributing to the discovery and pre-development of innovative solutions in agrochemistry, namely new a.i.s for crop protection adding significant value to the business of PI. The role will to carry out literature/patent search, FTO analysis and other KM services in accordance with the project timelines and objectives.

- The role holder will plan and propose to Group Leader - KM all input, equipment and other requirements for approval and procurement to ensure efficient conduct of project activities and contribute to generating IP and ensuring it's protection

Strategic Responsibilities :

- Efficient contribution to the overall success of CreAgro by driving innovation and team performance according to objectives and targets being set by the Director of Knowledge Management

- Generating and ensuring the security of intellectual property for CreAgro (filing of patent applications, building and defending the PI patent portfolio, ensuring novelty and freedom-to-operate)

- Promoting knowledge sharing through the organization, strengthening links between KM and CreAgro chemistry/biology teams

- Foster collaboration with customers and external partners

- Continuously build knowledge on the area of agro-chemistry and KM specific expertise, through active learning, education, advanced trainings and seminars

- Support GL - KM with special focus on target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow, feedback and coaching

Operational Responsibilities :

- Keep self and team updated on the state of the art in IP management and KM specific tools

- Carrying KM services like FTO analysis and opinion, novelty search, literature supply and others with appropriate documentation and distribution of results

- Support competitor intelligence activities

- Develop and foster positive relationships with other teams and support groups such as chemistry/biology to maximize knowledge sharing and cooperation

- Comply with all the safety requirements as per the requirement of the role

- Leading knowledge transfer through presentations, training materials, tips and best practices for collaboration, so as to continually improve the performance of the group

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