Information Professional

Job description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. Our success as a company relies on the engagement of our employees. We encourage our employees to develop their strengths, and we recognize their achievements. For you, this means a wide variety of job roles, and exciting opportunities for learning and career development.

Description

Objectives of the Position         

Why does this position exist?  With what permanent objectives?
Within the global unit, Scientific Information (G-FLP/C) as integrated part of global IP, a comprehensive coverage of information search and analysis needs, is a key part of BASF's business success. This position contributes to a proper coverage of BASF technology fields and a regional presence of information analysis embedded in a global network, for an efficient and sustainable support to different BASF units.
    Key Activities MAIN TASKS  
·  Acting as a professional partner for BASF’s IP and other departments in India, with respect to scientific-technical and patent information in the field of materials and polymers.
·  Advising BASF employees globally in all aspects of professional scientific-technical and patent information management.
·  Provide patent and literature search and analyses using professional tools for research, business and intellectual property purposes.
·  Use networking to identify needs and requirements across BASF business and R&D units.
·  Identify and evaluate the information needs of the communities globally together with the Scientific Information units.
·  Use and support developing machine based learning and other AI supported tools together with the Center of Information Excellence within Scientific Information
·  Work in close cooperation with the Scientific Information in Ludwigshafen, Germany.  

Educations and Working Experience (Qualification):

·  Master’s degree in in Materials or Polymer Sciences, preferably PhD.
·  Sound knowledge and industrial experience of 5-6 years in information retrieval and analysis in the area of materials and polymers
·  Basic knowledge about semantic searching and use of machine-based learning methods in information analyses
·  Excellent English in writing and speaking
·  Team player, but working independently with focus on result and achievement
·  Pleasant and highly responsible work attitude
·  Strong communication skills
·  High sense of confidentiality    

Operating Network (To provide information on communications & interactions required for this role)

Internal Network
External Network

Scientific Information community, Intellectual Property Community, Business Management / strategy, Research & Development, IP Managers, units linked to technical areas, Scouting and Incubation community

Information professionals in companies and organizations like PDG, providers, offices if appropriate.