SA26P4 Senior IP Search Engineer

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 118 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Senior IP Search Engineer. This position is remote.

Position Summary:

The Senior IP Search Engineer serves as a strategic technical expert providing complex intellectual property search solutions and advisory services to external customers. Leverages specialized knowledge and creativity to analyze multifaceted scientific and technical data from diverse electronic sources, catalogs, inventories, chemical libraries, and customer requirements to deliver comprehensive patent intelligence. Functions as a senior resource and thought leader for technical, policy, and procedural matters related to sophisticated search project evaluation, customer consultation, and execution of advanced prior-art, patentability, freedom-to-operate, and competitive intelligence searches. Drives the intellectual leadership for CAS Search Service projects and enhanced patent searching services in chemistry and related sciences, serving Chemical, BioTech, Pharmaceutical Companies and IP Law firms through innovative structure, literature, and sequence search methodologies.

Position Accountabilities:

• Serve as the authoritative consultant on complex technical, policy, and procedural matters, influencing customer project strategies and internal best practices for advanced search methodologies
• Analyze and synthesize complex scientific and technical data from multiple electronic sources, applying specialized knowledge to identify patterns, gaps, and strategic insights for prior-art, patentability, and competitive intelligence searches
• Investigate and resolve sophisticated business intelligence challenges by evaluating competitive environments, recommending new products, and driving process improvements that impact departmental outcomes
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with internal and external customers, including senior information professionals and patent attorneys, influencing critical IP strategy decisions
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and guidance to work team members while coordinating cross-functional activities and serving as liaison between departments
• Exercise independent judgment in setting priorities, evaluating results, and waiving established procedures when warranted to achieve optimal customer outcomes
• Develop and implement advanced computer tools and search techniques to ensure effective, high-quality searches that set industry standards
• Create innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, demonstrating creativity and ingenuity while influencing organizational practices through strategic recommendations
• Manage high-stakes customer relationships, ensuring discretion and confidentiality while delivering expert consultation on complex search strategies
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Life Science, or related science (Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering); Advanced Degree preferred (M.S., MLS, PhD);
• Minimum 7-10 years of demonstrated specialized, comprehensive experience with STN, MARPAT and/or chemical, biological sequence searching
• Extensive experience with both free and commercial database searching platforms
• Advanced level proficiency with STN and comprehensive familiarity with CAS products, services, and databases
• Specialized knowledge of computer tools, search techniques, and electronic data processing, with the ability to develop innovative search solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, synthesizing, and summarizing large amounts of complex technical data
• Proven experience with business intelligence and competitive analysis methodologies
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders
• Strong customer relationship management experience, including strategic advisory capabilities
• Leadership abilities in coaching, mentoring, and team coordination
• Project management skills with experience in priority setting and resource coordination
• High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Strategic thinking capabilities with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive planning expertise with exceptional attention to detail and responsiveness
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce.com preferred) and business relationship management
• Authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures when customer needs require innovative solutions
• Responsibility for setting priorities and evaluating results for complex projects
• Capability to investigate and resolve matters that impact departmental performance

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran