European Patent Attorney

buscojobs España; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological company is seeking a Fully or Partially Qualified European Patent Attorney for their headquarters in Girona, Spain. The role involves assessing R&D developments, managing patent rights, and providing IP advisory services. Join a growing multinational company with a multicultural environment and opportunities for professional development.

Servicios

Support for training and professional development

Engagement in significant cases and long-term projects

Multicultural environment fostering teamwork

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• European Qualifying Examination (EQE) fully or partly passed.

Responsabilidades

• Assess innovative R&D developments providing IP advisory services.
• Prepare patent landscape analyses and FTO reports.
• Manage global prosecution of patent rights.

Conocimientos

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceuticals

Descripción del empleo

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

Position : European Patent Attorney Legal and Tax Flexible (Spain)

Ref : DV85126846 February 5, 2025

FUNCTIONS

Our client is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company specializing in prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health. They offer 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). Research and Development (R&D) are at the core of their expertise, with 15% of annual turnover dedicated to R&D activities focused on cutting-edge scientific advancements to develop high-quality vaccines. Additionally, they develop medical devices and traceability services to enhance their vaccination solutions.

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

Responsibilities

• Assess innovative R&D developments in collaboration with scientific staff and business units, providing IP advisory services.
• Prepare patent landscape analyses and FTO (Freedom to Operate) reports for the EU and global R&D pipeline.
• Conduct state-of-the-art and patentability searches.
• Maintain internal IP databases and records.
• Manage global prosecution of patent rights.
• Draft and handle oppositions, appeal proceedings, and observations before the EPO.
• Provide validity opinions and infringement advice to R&D and business units.
• Implement confidentiality measures to protect IP.
• Offer technical support for business development activities.

Requirements

• European Qualifying Examination (EQE) fully or partly passed (mandatory).
• Solid scientific background, such as a bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, or related Life Science disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and in conducting patentability and FTO reports.
• Experience with biological and biotech products is preferred.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish; knowledge of French and German is a plus.
• Strong technical, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze large data volumes to inform commercial decisions.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills to handle IP work plans effectively.
• Highly responsible, meticulous, and capable of managing strict deadlines and prioritizing workloads.

Reasons to Join Our Client

• Engagement in significant cases and long-term projects to expand knowledge and experience.
• Part of a growing multinational company with 40 subsidiaries worldwide.
• Multicultural environment fostering teamwork.
• Support for training and professional development.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, nationality, disability, or age. Hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, and company needs.

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