Välinge Innovation is licensing its groundbreaking flooring and furniture technologies to companies around the world. Following up the compliance of our licensees in terms of the license agreements as well as monitoring infringing products are important parts of our activity within IP compliance.
As Compliance Manager, you are responsible both for operatively working with compliance cases as well as setting up and managing the overall IP compliance action plan and objectives worldwide.
You will lead a team of 2 business & market intelligence specialists and work closely together with other teams located in Viken and in Shanghai.
Manage examinations cases performed together with third-party auditing firms on licensees, all the way from internal preparation of detailed briefings for fieldwork to in-depth analyzing results and preparing final summary used as base for final settlement negotiations.
Coordinate activities to monitor the use of our technologies or take necessary measures against infringing products and companies, to ensure fair competition and protect the interests of complying Välinge licensees.
Set up, execute and follow-up IP compliance plan and campaigns.
Establish relations and partnerships with external parties (customs, third-party auditing firms…) and ensure that they are provided with market intelligence and education needed to maximize compliance along the value chain.
Your contact areas at work are extensive, and you will report to Laetitia Kimblad, Director BU Floor Locking, at the head office in Viken outside of Helsingborg. This position involves some international travel.
You enjoy working in an international environment and thrive both on daily operational tasks as well as strategic topics to reach the set goals. You are an inspiring leader who engages colleagues in the different teams with which you are involved.
A structured approach with strong analytical skills to work hands-on in complex cases
An investigating mindset and attention to details
Communicative skills and organizational skills
minimum 5 years of experience in investigating activities (police, economic crime authority, customs…), financial controlling or auditing
preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, law or other relevant area.
You are fluent in English and preferably in Swedish.
At Välinge Innovation, we are well-known for our pioneering mindset and ground-breaking technologies. We challenge traditional ways of thinking, and our patented technologies have revolutionized the flooring and furniture industries several times.
We are a global innovative company with a friendly local touch. Our head office is located just outside of Helsingborg. This is where you will find our international team of professional experts – all masters within their field. The passion for innovation and the inherent desire to make things better runs deep within the company. This creates a working environment filled with curiosity, courage and commitment. A great place to cultivate new ideas, unconventional minds and high-tech solutions.
We are industry-leading visionaries here to make a difference.
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If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact a recruitment consultant Lisa Alsterberg at Roi Rekrytering - [email protected]
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