About Oncode Institute

At Oncode Institute, we believe that groundbreaking cancer research should ultimately benefit patients and society. We bring together leading cancer researchers across the Netherlands and support them in translating scientific discoveries into new diagnostics, therapies, companies, collaborations, and other forms of societal impact.

To strengthen our Valorization & Business Development team, we are looking for an IP Analyst.

About The Role

As an IP Analyst, you will work at the interface of science, intellectual property, and innovation. You will help identify promising discoveries emerging from Oncode research, assess their patentability and commercial potential, and support the development of intellectual property strategies that enable future impact.

You will work closely with Researchers, Business Development Managers, and Patent Attorneys to help ensure that innovative research findings are effectively protected and positioned for translation.

• Assessing invention disclosures and patent opportunities.
• Performing prior-art and patent landscape analyses.
• Supporting the development of IP strategies for innovative oncology technologies.
• Working with Patent Attorneys on patent drafting and filing activities.
• Using approved AI-enabled tools to support patent searching, while critically verifying results and safeguarding confidential information.
• Contributing to the broader valorization of research discoveries.
   

What We Are Looking For

• An MSc or PhD in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, oncology, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and scientific curiosity.
• An interest in intellectual property, innovation, and technology transfer.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with researchers and external stakeholders.
• An interest in applying modern digital and AI tools to support high-quality analysis and decision-making.
• Experience with patents, technology transfer, innovation management, or the biotechnology sector is an advantage, but not a requirement.
   

A Unique Growth Opportunity

You will join a team that includes experienced Dutch and European Patent Attorneys and report directly to one of the Senior Patent Attorneys in the team. You will work with them on challenging and impactful projects and develop through supervised practical experience, professional education, and specialized training.

For candidates with the ambition and aptitude to build a long-term career in intellectual property, Oncode offers the opportunity to work toward qualification as a Nederlands Octrooigemachtigde and/or European Patent Attorney. Following successful qualification, and subject to performance and organizational needs, this may lead to a future Patent Attorney role within the Oncode team.

Why Join Oncode?

• Work on cutting-edge cancer research with real societal impact.
• Collaborate with leading researchers across the Dutch oncology ecosystem.
• Gain exposure to a broad portfolio of innovative technologies.
• Join a collaborative and mission-driven organization.
• Develop expertise at the intersection of science, intellectual property, AI, and innovation.
• Access strong professional development opportunities within the Valorization & Business Development team.

What will you get in return?

• Work in a supportive and dedicated team (Valorization & Business Development team);
• You will have the freedom to contribute your own ideas and leading activities with meaningful impact;
• You’ll have a close collaboration with the researchers in the Oncode community;
• A contract for one year, with the possibility for extension;
• 0,8 – 1 FTE, salary between €4.190 - €5.519 based on 1 FTE, plus 8% holiday pay; and
• Hybrid working.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a motivation to [email protected], addressed to Jeroen Blokhuis and Carola Spruit by 24 September 2026.

If your profile is a good match, we will invite you for 2 interviews. Start date will be 1 December 2026, or when possible, sooner.