New Zealand Job Openings

Fonterra

IP Commercialisation Senior Advisor

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 27, 2024

General Information
Date Published
27-Nov-2024
Advertising Ends
10-Dec-2024
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland, Manawatu, Wellington
Role Type
Legal
Work Type
Permanent
ID#
10721
Position Description
Our Co-operative
Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About the opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

Join Fonterra's IP Asset Strategy team as our IP Commercialisation Senior Advisor. In this role, you will provide crucial support across our Co-operative, partnering with teams that develop and commercialise IP to shape strategic advice and drive operational excellence. From guiding collaborative initiatives to streamlining IP commercialisation efforts, you’ll play a pivotal role in unlocking the potential of Fonterra’s intellectual assets.

Your key accountabilities include:

  • Provide strategic IP intelligence by supporting the development of IP strategies for categories and products, and ensuring these strategies are well-socialised with stakeholders.
  • Develop frameworks for external collaborations, assisting with the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of licensing agreements and IP co-development ventures.
  • Support due diligence efforts for investments, purchases, or M&A activities, ensuring our IP assets are strategically aligned and risk is managed.
  • Contribute to a robust IP commercialisation pipeline, assisting with valuations, financial structuring, and guiding in-market teams on engaging with customers.
  • Help maintain a strong IP governance framework, supporting the development and implementation of policies, standards, and procedures.

To note, we are open to an Auckland, Palmerston North or Wellington location.

About you | Mōu

At Fonterra, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. As an IP Commercialisation Senior Advisor, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of intellectual property strategy, turning cutting-edge ideas into commercial opportunities that drive growth and value for the co-operative.

Skills & Qualities that will help you succeed:

  • A tertiary qualification in law, business, or a relevant scientific discipline such as dairy science, food science, biotechnology, or chemistry.
  • Knowledge of IP commercialisation strategies, with experience in framing commercial terms and managing trade secrets, patents, and licensing agreements.
  • Strong understanding of patent processes, claim scope, and enforcement considerations.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills to articulate complex IP topics effectively to stakeholders.
  • A strategic mindset, coupled with a collaborative approach to drive engagement and instil trust within teams and partnerships.
  • The ability to adapt to ambiguity, operate with a global perspective, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

Or join our Talent Community to be notified about new and relevant job opportunities.

The benefits of life at Fonterra | Ngā painga o te mahi ki Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

Our story | Ō mātou kōrero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.

  • Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose.
  • Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do.
  • Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
  • Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.
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