Lead Patent Attorney – Pharma & Life Sciences Strategy & Diligence

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 932,000 - 1,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Principal Patent Attorney to lead due diligence on external pipeline opportunities being considered for licensing or acquisition. You will oversee onboarding and integration of patent portfolios after successful transactions, ensuring alignment with Novo Nordisk's strategies and practices.

The role requires a strong track record in freedom-to-operate matters, portfolio management, and strategic collaboration across diverse teams and geographies.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences or another relevant field.
• Qualification as a European Patent Attorney or US Patent Attorney.
• At least 6–8 years of relevant patent experience in pharma or life sciences, in-house or private practice.
• Proven experience managing complex patent portfolios and freedom-to-operate matters, including risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience conducting or leading patent due diligence for licensing or acquisition opportunities.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry and ability to align patent decisions with R&D and business priorities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead patent due diligence for external pipeline opportunities for licensing or acquisition, assessing protection, exclusivity and FTO risks.
• Translate due diligence findings into actionable recommendations and risk mitigation plans for strategic decisions.
• Lead onboarding and integration of patent portfolios after successful transactions, aligning with Novo Nordisk strategies.

Skills

Patent due diligence

Portfolio management

Freedom-to-operate

Stakeholder management

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Advanced scientific degree in chemistry/biology/pharmaceutical sciences

European Patent Attorney or US Patent Attorney

6–8 years patent experience in pharma/life sciences

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Principal Patent Attorney to lead due diligence on external pipeline opportunities being considered for licensing or acquisition. You will oversee onboarding and integration of patent portfolios after successful transactions, ensuring alignment with Novo Nordisk's strategies and practices.

The role requires a strong track record in freedom-to-operate matters, portfolio management, and strategic collaboration across diverse teams and geographies.