Digital Staff Engineer

Openchip & Software Technologies; Islas Baleares; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a talented IP professional to contribute to their innovative strategies in the pharmaceutical sector. This role involves preparing IP landscapes, drafting patent applications, and supporting litigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in relevant sciences and experience in managing IP rights in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will help shape the future of pharmaceutical innovations and ensure robust protection of intellectual property. If you're passionate about IP and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Formación

• 2-3 years of experience in IP roles within industrial or pharmaceutical environments.
• Strong ability to communicate complex IP scenarios to non-experts.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare IP landscapes and FTO analysis for ongoing and future projects.
• Draft patent applications and support litigation strategies.

Conocimientos

IP strategy implementation

Patent prosecution

FTO analysis

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Analytical skills

Educación

University Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacy/Biology

PhD in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Hiring Manager: Head of IP

The Role: To contribute and implement Intas b2b IP strategies regarding ongoing and future products. Within the IP team, to assist in actions for attacking/diminishing third-party IP rights. Furthermore, support in generation, prosecution, and defence of patents protecting Intas b2b patent portfolio.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Prepare IP landscapes and Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) analysis for ongoing and future projects. Identification of products with IP opportunities.
• Draft (with support of external attorneys) patent applications, in relation to both Added-Value Medicines (AVM) and Generics (Gx’s) projects. Prosecution of patent applications before European Patent Office (EPO) and other national patent offices.
• Monitor IP assets of third companies. (In)validity assessments of third-party patents. Involvement in drafting oppositions (with support of external attorneys) and third-party observations.
• Provide support to litigation strategies.
• Answer IP queries, as required, to in-house key departments such as R&D (e.g. IP landscapes and FTOs), BD (e.g. prospective Day-1 launch dates), Regulatory (e.g. Regulatory Data Protection matters), and Operations.
• Monitor competitors' launches and dossier registrations.
• Review license and supply agreements, in collaboration with the Legal team.
• Monitor rapidly evolving IP case law & new initiatives in the IP arena – i.e. EPO / UPC / SPC caselaw; relevant national caselaw; new proposals for EU’s Pharmaceutical Legislation & SPCs, etc.
• Be willing to prepare for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) (if not yet enrolled).
• Provide support in managing a yearly budget to address payment of executed IP actions.

Relevant Skills & Experience & Educational Background:

• University Degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Biology or similar. Candidates having a PhD would have preference over those not having a PhD.
• At least 2-3 years in a similar role in an industrial / pharmaceutical environment (including patent agencies).
• Excellent command of English.
• Ability to compile large amounts of IP information & extract conclusions & ability to communicate complex IP scenarios to non-expert colleagues/customers.
• Able to demonstrate that he/she can deliver results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and navigate complexity.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization of a busy workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Good team player, but equally happy working autonomously.
• Motivated and adaptable – with the ability to follow up.