Are you a highly skilled and motivated Intellectual Property (IPR) Manager with a passion for innovation and a background in engineering? GEA, a leading international company, is seeking a dynamic individual like yourself to join our team in Copenhagen, Denmark.
With your expertise in patents and project management, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our intellectual property assets. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that span across cultures, countries, and technologies. We value self-driven individuals with exceptional communication skills who can thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
“I’m proud to say that our team creates value to GEA on a daily basis by supporting and challenging our colleagues from all around the world. We work across all business units and industries which is both challenging and a lot of fun”, says Karin Nordström Dyvelkov VP IPR.
Join us at GEA and be part of an organization that fosters innovation, creativity, and international collaboration. Your contributions will make a significant impact as we continue to drive digital transformation and create value in various industries.
The members of the IP team are based all around Europe. Our team is highly specialized, and we are experts in our field. We support each other and we trust everyone’s opinion and knowledge.
In this position, you will be analyzing, structuring, planning, optimizing, and enhancing the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio with focus on mechanical equipment and processes for the food, dairy and chemical industry. This also means that you will be evaluating and harvesting inventions globally.
Furthermore, you will:
Intellectual Property expertise and a love of teamwork
With excellent communication skills, you can interact closely with internal and external stakeholders and advocate for the importance of IP rights.
At the same time, you are always willing to learn more, which drives you to stay up to date with the latest legislations and continuously understand our new products and inventions.
Moreover, we imagine that you:
Then follow the link to apply as soon as possible and no later than August 1st, 2025. We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Please note that GEA only handles applications received through the online channel. For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Marie Wix Laugesen, Senior Director Intellectual Property Rights at +45 23224016.
Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.
Ansættelsestype: Permanent
Hjemmearbejde: Not disclosed
Ugentlig arbejdstid: Full-time
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Joining us, you will meet more than 18,000 dedicated colleagues who work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
The results of our work are in plain view: from safe food and beverages to life-saving medicines – GEA makes it all possible. We also help customers reduce CO2 emissions, safeguard water and reduce and reuse waste.
… and to us, that means greater diversity, equal opportunity and integration, and of course, offering long-term career development prospects. Top Employers Institute has already certified us as a Top Employer in five countries.
On a day-to-day basis, we focus on letting our employees do what they do best. Our seasoned colleagues bring vast experience in our field, while new talent bring new ideas, allowing for our culture to keep developing and evolving.
This is also why collaboration across teams and professional areas is important to us. We call it “team up” – an initiative, which allows for processes and collaboration to flow between us.
Our employees also meet for social purposes. So, joining us, you will be able to attend a wide array of activities – from skiing trips over yoga to stand-up comedy.
Grow at GEA
We help you develop an individual career plan and support you along the way. GEA offers a wide variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Working together, we help you sharpen your skillset to achieve your specific goals.
Each local GEA entity has its own offering for new employees. In addition, we have a global portfolio of diverse benefits and growth opportunities that we offer all employees.
Top Employer
We offer attractive working conditions, recognized by the Top Employers Institute.
GEA ranks among the leading employers in Europe in 2024. The Top Employers Institute has certified the machinery and plant manufacturer as a Top Employer in five countries. Belgium and Portugal were recognized for the first time, while Germany, Poland and Spain were re-certified. GEA aims to receive Top Employer certification also for other countries in 2025.
At GEA, you can leverage and further develop your expertise to make a positive impact in the world. From engineering, project management, sales and service, to skilled roles in production, as well as many operational functions. As a professional, you can expect everything but a routine job with us.
We will give you the opportunity to shape a career that meets both your professional and personal goals. Perhaps you want to join our 2-year talent programme? Or you want to attend internal training? More than anything, we can assure you that we will work with you to help you sharpen your skillset and achieve your specific goals.
