Job Description
Job Role	R&D Knowledge Management Manager		Span	ARTC
Function	R&D - Excellence		Job Family	Manager
Reporting to (position)	R&D Excellence Head		Direct Reportees	Executives, Assitant Managers and Deputy Managers, Additional Managers and Joint Managers
Job Context
	Job Purpose
	To lead the team involved in creating, protecting, securing & managing knowledge including Intellectual Property Rights of Aarti Research & Technology Center.
	Job Dimension
	The Knowledge Management (KM) Manager is responsible for overseeing the creation, protection, utilization, and dissemination of organizational knowledge across R&D and business units. This includes comprehensive Intellectual Property (IP) management, technology intelligence, knowledge safeguarding, capability development, and ensuring compliance with Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The role demands close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, particularly supporting R&D and CDMO business units with timely and actionable knowledge and insights.
Job Responsibilities
1. Intellectual Property Management Patent Drafting & Prosecution: Draft, review, and file patent applications in coordination with inventors and external attorneys. Patentability & FTO Analysis: Conduct patentability assessments, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses, and infringement risk evaluations. IP Strategy Development: Develop and execute IP protection strategies aligned with business goals. Portfolio Management: Manage and monitor the IP portfolio lifecycle, including renewals and annuities. Technical Input: Provide technical inputs during stage-gate transitions and project milestones to assess IP value. 2. Technology & Competitive Intelligence Technology Landscaping: Perform technology landscaping and white space analysis to identify R&D opportunities. Competitive Benchmarking: Deliver competitor IP and technology benchmarking reports to support strategic decision-making. Industry Trend Analysis: Regularly update stakeholders with insights on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovation areas. Business Support: Support Business and CDMO units by preparing high-quality literature and technical intelligence reports. 3. Knowledge Management & Repository Knowledge Repository Development: Develop and maintain structured knowledge repositories, including experimental data, technical reports, and best practices. Knowledge Safeguarding: Safeguard confidential know-how and trade secrets through non-IP means (e.g., documentation control, access restrictions). Information Retrieval Systems: Implement classification and retrieval systems to enhance knowledge reuse. 4. Departmental Administration & Governance Budget Management: Prepare and manage departmental budgets, including IP filing/maintenance costs and subscriptions. Expenditure Tracking: Maintain records of departmental spend and ensure alignment with allocated budgets. Training & Capability Building: Plan and execute knowledge-sharing programs, internal trainings, and capability-building initiatives. SLA Compliance: Ensure delivery of KM and IP services as per agreed SLAs with internal and external stakeholders. 5. Digital Transformation & AI Integration AI Implementation: Embrace and implement Artificial Intelligence and data analytics tools to enhance IP search, knowledge capture, and retrieval processes. Process Digitization: Evaluate and deploy software solutions to digitize KM and IP processes, improve efficiency, and minimize manual intervention. 6. Information Security Management ISMS Implementation: Lead the implementation and monitoring of ISMS compliance within R&D, specifically related to KM and IP data. Security Collaboration: Work with IT and IS teams to ensure proper classification, access control, and risk mitigation for sensitive information.
Internal & External Relationship
Function	Agency	Purpose of function		Frequency	Nature of Relationship
R&D	R&D	Provide support to the R&D teams for patentability and freedom to operate opinions		Need basis	Basic/Advanced/Strategic
Business development	Business development	Co-ordinate with the BD team for the Technology competitive intelligence reports and for smooth functioning of Gate review process		Need basis	Basic
Technology development	Technology development	Provide support to the T&D teams for patentability and freedom to operate opinions		Need basis	Basic/Advanced
Attorney Firm	Attorney Firm	Co-ordinate with attorneys for filing and prosecuting the patent applications		Need basis	Basic/Advanced/Strategic
Legal	Legal	Co-ordinate with Legal team for handling legal issues		Need basis	Advanced/Strategic
Finance (Treasury)	Finance (Treasury)	Co-ordinate with Finance team for timely payment of patent related matters		Need basis	Basic/Advanced
Procurement	Procurement	Co-ordinate with the procurement team for smooth payments of services		Need basis	Basic/Advance
Job Position
Pillar	Development		Vertical	R&D
Group	R&D Excellence		Team	Knowledge Management
Job specification
Experience	8–15 years in IP, KM, and R&D-related functions in a chemical/pharma/CDMO environment
Qualification	Master of Science- Organic Chemistry or PhD in Chemistry
Certifications/Trainings	Additional qualifications in Intellectual Property Law (e.g., PGDIPR) preferred.
Competencies	About Company Aarti Industries is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals. It serves industries such as agrochemicals, polymers, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. With a strong export presence, the company is known for its integrated operations and sustainability focus. Services you might be interested in One-Shot Campaign Reach out to ideal employees in one shot! The intelligent campaign for reaching out to the ideal audience to whom you can ask for help (guidance or referral). Know more © 2024 Job Portal About Privacy Policy Terms of Service Cancellation policy

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