World Intellectual Property Organization is Seeking a Senior Director, PCT Legal and International Affairs Department, Patents and Technology Sector – IPWatchdog.com
The World Intellectual Property Organization is Seeking a Senior Director, PCT Legal and International Affairs Department, Patents and Technology Sector. The post is in the PCT Legal and International Affairs Department of the Patents and Technology Sector. This Department is responsible for the development of policies and the provision of strategic direction to preserve and strengthen the role of the PCT as the central node in the international patent system, and to support the PCT system stakeholders, including Member States (receiving Offices, International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authorities, and designated and elected Offices), the user community, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. As Senior Director of the Department, the incumbent takes full responsibility for the management and development of PCT stakeholder relations, the PCT legal framework, systemic standards and improvements, training and capacity building, PCT marketing and customer service, information sharing and associated resources, and information and communication technology (ICT) tools and systems. With significant delegation, the Senior Director leads a team of managers in diverse operational and service areas who share decision-making on program priorities and policy initiatives, leveraging the organizational position of the PCT with rapidly evolving technologies and diverse client communities and beneficiaries. This is a full-time permanent position located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Chart the strategic direction for PCT legal and international development and delivery. Strengthen WIPO’s current position in the international patent system by driving initiatives that will maintain and enhance the PCT system as the premier global IP service.
- Sustain, expand, improve and create PCT products and services to meet and exceed client expectations while anticipating new requirements to maintain the platform as a cutting-edge resource.
- Direct the Department’s portfolio of work, exercise strategic asset management focusing on efficiencies and deploy resources into value-added activities and initiatives in accordance with results-based management principles.
- Manage and provide strategic direction to the entire spectrum of the Department’s highly visible areas of work and activities.
- Ensure that all relevant stakeholders continue to rely upon the PCT system as the world’s leading route for obtaining patent protection at the international level.
- Lead the development and execution of a Strategic Marketing Plan (SMP) for PCT.
- Lead and motivate the Department’s staff, and foster an organizational culture oriented towards the continual search for innovative approaches to complex PCT challenges and quality service delivery in a constantly evolving operational environment.
- Lead strategic engagement with the WIPO Member States and Geneva Missions.
- Represent WIPO at high-level international, regional and national meetings.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications Required:
- Advanced university degree in Law, Science, Engineering or related field.
- At least fifteen years of progressively responsible professional experience in intellectual property, preferably in both public and private sectors.
- At least twelve years, as a subject matter expert, in an international environment in the field of substantive PCT procedures and programme management or administration, including in a senior managerial capacity.
- Experience creating and promoting a resilient workforce that can adapt to unforeseen challenges, building an agile and responsive team.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Excellent understanding of the strategic priorities of WIPO.
- Excellent knowledge of, and experience with, the PCT from either the perspective of an intellectual property office, a corporate or individual user of the system or an intergovernmental organization.
- Ability to gain and advance organization traction among clients and stakeholders by demonstrating innovation, effectiveness and value.
- Ability to instill a customer focused culture with a view to enhancing service delivery.
- Strategic planning skills.
- Proven managerial and leadership skills.
- Ability to lead by example and demonstrate proactive behaviors by staying updated on industry trends, seeking continuous improvement, and taking initiative.
- Excellent decision-making, problem-solving skills and diplomacy skills.
- Excellent and proven knowledge of operational, administrative and financial procedures, practices and rules in stakeholder organizations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Ability to leverage data and technology to inspire, innovate and drive departmental success and growth.
- Proficiency in managing diverse teams and leveraging diversity to foster inclusive group dynamics and inclusive outcomes.
Interested Candidates:
Interested candidates are asked to Apply Online on WIPO’s recruitment platform (Taleo). The application deadline is 9 February 2024 11:59 pm Geneva time. Applications past the deadline cannot be considered.
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About the World Intellectual Property Organization:
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 193 member states.
Our mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.
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