European Patent Attorney

Catenon; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological company as a European Patent Attorney. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful cases and long-term projects, enhancing your expertise in a multicultural environment. You'll be part of a growing multinational organization with a strong commitment to R&D, making a significant impact in the field of animal and human health. If you’re passionate about intellectual property and eager to engage in innovative projects, this position is perfect for you.

Servicios

Access to training and development programs

Multicultural work environment

Engaging long-term projects

Formación

• Mandatory EQE qualification for European Patent Attorneys.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical patent application drafting and prosecution.

Responsabilidades

• Assess R&D developments and provide IP advisory services.
• Manage global prosecution of patent rights and prepare patentability analyses.

Conocimientos

Patent Law

Scientific Analysis

Communication Skills

Time Management

Technical Writing

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Master's Degree in Life Sciences

Descripción del empleo

A leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health.

European Patent Attorney Legal and Tax Flexible (Spain)

Ref : DV85126846 February 5, 2025

Functions

Our client is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company dedicated to prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health. It offers a broad range of innovative vaccines and advanced diagnostic services, with a strong international presence in over 40 countries, including subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres, and 6 production plants located in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil). The company invests 15% of its annual turnover in R&D, focusing on scientific advances to develop high-quality vaccines. Additionally, it develops medical devices and traceability services to add value to its vaccination experience.

We are seeking a talented Fully or Partially Qualified European Patent Attorney for our headquarters in Girona, Spain.

Responsibilities

1. Assess innovative R&D developments with scientific staff and business units, providing IP advisory services.
2. Prepare patent landscape and FTO analyses for EU and global R&D pipelines.
3. Perform state-of-the-art and patentability search reports.
4. Maintain internal IP databases.
5. Manage global prosecution of patent rights.
6. Draft and handle oppositions, appeal proceedings, and observations before the EPO.
7. Provide validity opinions and infringement advice to R&D and business units.
8. Implement confidentiality actions to maintain IP.
9. Support business development technically.

Requirements

1. Pass or partly pass the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) (mandatory).
2. Solid scientific background, such as a bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, or related Life Science disciplines.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and preparing patentability and FTO reports.
4. Experience with biological and biotech products is preferred.
5. Excellent command of English and Spanish; French and German are a plus.
6. Strong technical, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
7. Ability to analyze large data volumes for commercial and actionable insights.
8. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills to handle IP work plans.
9. Highly responsible, meticulous, and capable of managing strict deadlines and prioritizing workloads.

Reasons to Join

• Engage in meaningful cases and long-term projects to expand knowledge and experience.
• Be part of a growing multinational company with 40 subsidiaries worldwide.
• Work in a multicultural environment.
• Access training and development programs.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, nationality, disability, or age. Hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, and company needs.

Apply Now

Seeking top professionals? At Catenon, we locate the best talent globally. With 23 offices and operations in over 100 countries, we specialize in global professional recruitment through our technology platform and dedicated team.

Attach your CV (max. 10MB).

You consent to Catenon sending electronic communications about the Group’s news and services.