European Patent Attorney

Catenon; España; Híbrido; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological company in Spain is seeking a Fully or Partially Qualified European Patent Attorney for its Girona headquarters. The role involves providing IP advisory services, managing patent prosecutions, and requires a solid scientific background along with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a growing multinational environment with a focus on innovation and development.

Servicios

Multicultural environment

Promotion of training and development

Equal opportunity employment

Formación

• Fully or partly passed EQE (European Qualifying Examination) is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish; French and German are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assess innovative R&D developments with scientific staff.
• Prepare patent landscape and FTO analysis.
• Manage global patent prosecution.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Time management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals

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 June 25, 2025 OTHER

FUNCTIONS

Our client is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health, with a broad range of highly innovative vaccines and an advanced diagnostic service. The company has a solid international presence in more than 40 countries, with subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres, and 6 production plants strategically located in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil). Research and Development constitute the core of its knowledge, dedicating 15% of its annual turnover to R&D activities that focus on applying the latest scientific advances to develop high-quality innovative vaccines. The company also 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

• Assess innovative R&D developments with scientific staff and business units, providing IP advisory services.
• Prepare patent landscape and FTO analysis for EU and global R&D pipeline.
• Perform state-of-the-art and patentability search reports.
• Maintain internal IP databases.
• Manage global patent prosecution.
• Draft and handle oppositions, appeals, and observations before the EPO.
• Provide validity opinions and infringement advice to R&D and business units.
• Implement confidentiality actions to safeguard IP.
• Provide technical support for business development.

Requirements

• Fully or partly passed EQE (European Qualifying Examination) (mandatory).
• Solid scientific background (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 preparing patentability and FTO reports.
• Experience in biologicals and biotech products is appreciated.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish; French and German are a plus.
• Strong technical, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze large data volumes and suggest actionable decisions.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Highly responsible, meticulous, and able to prioritize workloads efficiently.

Reasons to Join

• Work on relevant cases and long-term projects, expanding knowledge and experience.
• Growing multinational company with 40 subsidiaries worldwide.
• Multicultural environment and promotion of training and development.
• Equal opportunity employment.

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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