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Île-de-France
Clichy
Legal
Full - Time
30-Dec-2025

For more than hundred years, L’Oréal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives. 

L’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4 100 L'Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, open to the world.

In the department of DIPI, we are looking for a Patent Portfolio Manager. 

Type of contract : Fixed-term contract
Location : Clichy, RIO Campus
Start date : January

As a Patent Portfolio Manager, your main responsibilities include : 
  • Comprehensive Patent Administrative Management: Ensure the rigorous administrative management and processing of patent files, working closely with patent engineers, external IP firms, and L'Oréal's research centers (including international locations).
  • Database Administration: Accurately record, maintain, and track all procedural data within our patent management system, thereby guaranteeing the integrity and accessibility of information.
  • Deadline Monitoring and Management: Actively monitor procedural deadlines, manage schedules, and coordinate necessary actions to meet legal and internal timelines.
  • Portfolio Coordination: Proactively manage the entire assigned patent portfolio, ensuring fluid communication with various stakeholders.
  • Contribution to Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in the animation of the patent administration hub, proposing and implementing improvements for our internal procedures, organization, and tools, in a collective optimization effort.

To succeed in this position: 
  • You are holder of the CAB (Certificat d'Assistant Brevets)
  • You are holder of a BAC +2/3 level diploma (BTS or License) supplemented by training in Industrial Proper
  • Minimum 3 years of significant experience in an Industrial Property department (within a company or a firm), specifically in patent management.
  • Operational command of English is indispensable for interacting with our international partners.

Soft skills : 
  • Rigor and Organization: Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to structure your work.
  • Dynamism and Proactivity: Initiative-taking spirit and ability to anticipate needs and issues.
  • Deadline Management: Aptitude for meeting strict deadlines and efficiently organizing a busy work schedule.
  • Team Spirit and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with diverse stakeholders.
  • Intellectual Curiosity: Constant desire to acquire new patent knowledge and share it.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume in PDF. 

The L'Oréal Group is convinced that difference is a deep source of wealth, that allows everyone to grow, to challenge themselves and to go further. We strongly encourage everyone to always dare and never censor themselves. Skills can always be learnt. We will be delighted to exchange with you! 

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