European Patent Attorney – Crop Protection (Basel, 100%)

Syngenta Crop Protection AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension plan

Flexible working arrangements

Bonus system

Onsite doctor

Fitness room

Canteen

Family-friendly initiatives

Child and family allowances

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection AG in Basel is seeking a European Patent Attorney to join the Crop Protection Patents team. The role covers drafting, filing, prosecution and IP strategy development across regions, with a focus on supporting business objectives and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have PQE, English fluency, and strong communication skills, with opportunities for mentorship and development in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified European Patent Attorney with up to 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in the patent profession.
• A national patent attorney qualification or work towards such qualification is considered beneficial.
• Degree or equivalent experience in organic chemistry, or closely related subject.
• Life sciences knowledge may be beneficial.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills with strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• Self-starter mentality with ability to proactively identify issues and propose & implement solutions.
• Some evidence of having organised IP activities across a business unit would be beneficial.
• Ability to effectively and constructively interact with various functions at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, filing, prosecution and defense of patents/patent applications in the area of crop protection-related inventions.
• Promotion and delivery of the innovative use of IP as an integral part of Syngenta Crop Protection business strategies.
• Develop global, regional and country IP strategies for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Advise the business with respect to the freedom-to-operate matters, and in certain cases prepare formal opinions.
• Client counselling, including evaluating patent validity and infringement issues, reviewing IP-related agreements and managing an IP portfolio.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Organic chemistry degree

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection AG in Basel is seeking a European Patent Attorney to join the Crop Protection Patents team. The role covers drafting, filing, prosecution and IP strategy development across regions, with a focus on supporting business objectives and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have PQE, English fluency, and strong communication skills, with opportunities for mentorship and development in a multinational environment.