Intellectual Property (IP) Manager, High Growth Region

Shape the Future with Us . At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the Additives, Surface Sciences and Engineered Materials industry through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.  

Job Type: Full-Time; Hybrid

How You’ll Make an Impact

As an Intellectual Property (IP) Manager, High Growth Region, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving the identification, prioritization, and management of patents, monitoring the competitive IP landscape, and enhancing the visibility and value of Lubrizol’s intellectual assets. You’ll work closely with innovators and cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and safeguard new inventions, ensuring that collaborative innovation projects with external partners align with Lubrizol’s IP framework and enable Lubrizol to sustain competitive advantage in the market. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

Invention Management

• Engage with inventors to capture, assess, and document invention disclosures.

• Coordinate with technical, commercial, and legal teams (internal and external) to prioritize and assist with patent procurement, maintenance, and defense activities.

IP Portfolio Development

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of IP opportunities arising from technical collaborations, especially those with external partners within assigned regions.

• Regularly update stakeholders on IP portfolio status and align IP strategies with business objectives in partnership with GBU IP Managers and business partners.

IP Analytics and Competitive Intelligence

• Utilize professional patent search databases (e.g., PatSnap, Derwent Innovation, Minesoft) to conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.

• Monitor and analyze competitor patents and activities to provide actionable insights into the IP landscape.

Best Practices and Local Support

• Serve as the local point of contact for IP-related activities and ensure adherence to internal procedures.

• Act as a local coordinator of co-innovation activities supporting legal and project/business leadership with contract negotiation and contract management.

• Get involved in vetting risk profiles of academic and industrial co-innovation partners, in concert with attorneys.

• Collaborate with IP attorneys, paralegals, and fellow IP Managers to implement global best practices.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

Education Level

• MSc/MTech or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Industry Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience in an industrial setting.

• Experience in patent mining, drafting, prosecution, or management.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of patents and patent processes.

• Proficiency in using professional patent databases for searches and analysis.

• Knowledge of Chinese and international IP laws and procedures is preferred.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

Relevant Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities, with fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

• Experience working with multinational teams and external collaborators.

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking or operating equipment for extended periods

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career and professional growth

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. 

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.