Scientific & patent information specialist

Your missions: About the position At Tereos, we are set on an ambitious path to cultivate a sustainable growth. Our agricultural and industrial activities are under transformation to deliver on our decarbonization ambitions and to bring sustainable solutions for our customers. Innovation is a key pilar to deliver Tereos’ Strategy for a Sustainable Future. As Scientific Patent Information Specialist you will support our research and innovation activities by monitoring and reporting technology trends, providing insights on competitor activities and intellectual property strategies, and support the effective management of the Tereos IP portfolio. In your role you will report to the IP and Documentation Manager and will be based at the Tereos Corporate Technology Center in Aalst (Belgium). What will you do Conduct research and analysis on patent and scientific information including novelty searches, track R D trends and assess competitor landscapes; prepare well-structured datasets and clear reports based on your findings; Work in close collaboration with our engineering and management team to design and implement effective search strategies that uncover relevant scientific and intellectual property (IP) data, supporting key research inquiries; Leverage your analytical insights to identify new opportunities and actively contribute to idea generation, the development of our project pipeline, and the advancement of innovation initiatives; Support knowledge management efforts by organizing and maintaining access to patent and scientific publications and competitor data; Stay current with developments in knowledge management systems and AI tools, evaluate their effectiveness, and curate relevant documentation; Maintain and optimize internal systems for patent and scientific information, and handle official documentation in communications with external patent agents; Implement and regularly update monitoring processes to ensure that the search for relevant scientific and IP documentation aligns with the evolving needs of our project portfolio.