Data Scientist / AI Engineer - Intellectual Property (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems, connecting seeds and traits, crop protection, digital tools and sustainability approaches. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

Take a look at our Agricultural Solutions vision & mission!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We will soon be founding a separate company in our Agricultural Solutions division, which would then also employ our employees on a permanent basis. To bridge the gap, you will be employed by BASF SE on a temporary basis with the simultaneous binding promise of permanent employment in the new company.

Intellectual Property (IP) is crucial for Agricultural Solutions (AP) to secure its protected revenue and licensing business. For this purpose, we are seeking a Data Analyst.

• In your new role, you manage the digital transformation within the IP unit, in particular IP Intelligence, and develop the strategy and procedure for its implementation (roadmap, competence requirements, operationalisation, etc.).
• Your tasks also include the exploration and development of know-how on AI methods (ML, LLM etc.) and their application to domain-specific cases in patent searches (document classification, entity extraction, auto summaries, talk-to-data).
• You implement and operationalise the AI methods and integrate them seamlessly into the IP analysts' workflow, including the development of web applications for integration into a user-friendly environment.
• In addition, you design and develop the portfolio of methods, services and products for effective data analysis and visualisation.
• Moreover, you implement and operationalise applications and methods for the presentation and visualisation of IP analyses for monitoring competitors as a self-service application (e.g. interactive dashboards).
• Lastly, you establish and conduct training courses and workshops on the creation of interactive dashboards and the use of AI methods for IP analysts.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• degree in natural sciences, engineering or data science along with relevant work experience, ideally within BASF 
• profound knowledge in project management, basic knowledge in patent management as well as competent handling of patent databases 
• expertise in AI engineering and software engineering, natural language processing and information retrieval methods as well as low-code development is an advantage 
• ideally advanced Python skills and experience with Microsoft Power Platform 
• outstanding communication and presentation skills in German and English to align the requirements of IP analytics and IT experts

WHAT WE OFFER

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles

HOW TO REACH US

• Lea Sophie Guenther (Talent Acquisition), lea-sophie.guenther@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005 56150 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an online appointment.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

As a reliable partner of the rural economy, Agricultural Solutions offers innovative, sustainable solutions for plant protection and health. With the agricultural center in Limburgerhof, close to the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you can expect an attractive place for both work and play in the Rhine-Neckar region. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LI

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