Do you have a passion for travel and tourism? Then come join us at the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) as we help bring Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to life!

 

In this role, you will be responsible for managing Intellectual Property Department activities, in order to ensure and deliver on the Department’s mandate and identify improvement opportunities that will contribute to the delivery of short and mid-term strategic objectives within set KPIs, agreed budgets and adopted policies and procedures.

 

 

Contributing to the design and implementation of the Division’s strategy and roadmap by providing function-specific inputs

 

Establishing and implementing the Department’s operational plans in support of the Division’s overall strategic plan and KPIs

 

Preparing the Intellectual Property Department annual budget and participate in the Division’s budgeting cycle and process

 

Utilizing and managing Intellectual Property Department’s budget effectively, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered

 

Investigating and proposing implementing strategies that result in positive financial impact for STA and mitigate financial and operational risks

 

Leading research to stay abreast in patent law and other forms of intellectual property protection

 

Ensuring examination of existing patents and protections within STA and provide necessary recommendations

 

Overseeing the development of IP policies and guidelines and communicate with relevant stakeholders

 

Managing STA IP portfolio, including drafting documents as well as advising leadership on IP-related agreements, including non-disclosure agreements and license agreements

 

Overseeing efforts in working with other departments for the identification, patenting and licensing of intellectual property assets within STA

 

Ensuring provision of due diligence support for corporate development activities and manage patentability, freedom to operate, infringement, validity, and regulatory exclusivity analyses

 

Monitoring and ensuring proper investigation of infringements on patents and intellectual properties

 

Assessing and advising on IP risks and opportunities when conducting shifts in mandates from other entities

 

Working closely with IP Partners and STA stakeholders to identify, implement, and enforce IP policy and procedures; implement strategic solutions;

 

Proposing improvements to Intellectual Property Department’s policies, and ensure the implementation of procedures and controls across all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering high quality and cost-effective results

 

Monitoring day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures

 

Stimulating subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes taking into account leading practices, changes in business environment, cost reduction and productivity improvement

 

Managing, guiding and assisting direct reports to perform their functional operations in accordance with set policies and procedures

 

Participating in identifying and recruiting key talent for Intellectual Property Department

 

Promoting a high-performance working environment embracing STA’s values

 

Building and maintaining solid relations with externals stakeholders such as governmental entities and consultants to serve STA’s best interest

 

Providing assistance across the organization and support peers when needed to perform their duties

 

Approving reports and presentations related to Intellectual Property Department activities and achievements for reporting and decision-making

 

Performing other activities as and when required

 

 

 

Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent.

Master’s degree in Law or equivalent is preferred

 

At least 10 years of relevant experience

 

We are a Saudi government entity that aims to hire & build top talent in the Tourism industry. We look forward to receiving your application!