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SagaciousElevate is hiring an experienced and driven Assistant Manager – Engineering Searching to lead high-impact IP research projects and manage a team of patent professionals. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a client-centric mindset to deliver insightful patent analysis and support strategic IP decisions for global clients.ResponsibilitiesConduct and lead complex patent research projects including Invalidation, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), and Patentability searches, technology landscapes, white space analyses, and competitor monitoring.Analyse and summarize findings to deliver high-quality, insight-driven reports that support strategic IP decisions.Collaborate with global clients to define project scope, clarify objectives, and ensure alignment with expectations.Perform legal, technical, and commercial evaluation of patent portfolios to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.Manage a team of 8–10 IP professionals by overseeing task allocation, productivity, quality assurance, and performance management.Develop training content and mentor team members to build technical and analytical capabilities.Contribute to business development through client relationship management and identification of new service opportunities.Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote best practices, tools, and process improvements within the team.Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies to maintain high service standards and innovation.Experience6–9 years of experience in IP research and consulting.Demonstrated experience in project delivery, team management, and client handling.Prior experience in leading medium to large-sized teams (8-10 members).Strong exposure to patent search, analysis, and landscape projects.QualificationsBE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Electronics, Electrical, or Industrial ProductionRequired SkillsStrong analytical mindset and scientific aptitude.Clear and effective communication skills.Self-driven with a sense of ownership and accountability.Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.Preferred SkillsProficient in patent search tools and databases.Strong understanding of IP laws and global patent systems.Skilled in legal and technical analysis of patents.Comfortable with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook, and basic database tools.