Head of Trademarks

Norgine; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Norgine is seeking an experienced Head of Trademarks in the UK to lead the global trademark strategy, protect and maximise the value of the portfolio, and provide strategic IP advice across commercial, business development and product teams. This hybrid role, based in Uxbridge and reporting to the LCS team, includes leadership, budget governance and coordination of external counsel as needed.

You will mentor junior staff, drive risk management, and work across international boundaries to

Qualifications

• Qualified Trademark professional with PQE experience managing global trademark portfolios in a regulated industry.
• Proven experience in trademark law, brand protection, enforcement strategies and IP risk management.
• Proven ability to provide commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Experience managing contentious trademark matters, disputes and external legal advisers.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing talent.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management across international environments.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global trademark protection, enforcement and portfolio management strategy.
• Provide specialist trademark advice on brand clearance, freedom-to-use assessments and product launches.
• Lead trademark disputes, oppositions, infringement matters and coordinate external counsel.
• Support commercial agreements, licensing and partnerships to ensure IP protection.
• Supervise and coach team members, promoting accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee governance, budgets and compliance to ensure risk management.

Skills

Trademark law

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Tools

External counsel management

Job description

At Norgine, our colleagues Dare to think differently, Drive meaningful results, and Develop themselves, their teams and their communities. We call it a 3D career, and it offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to grow professionally. Norgine is a leading European specialist pharmaceutical company with over a century of expertise in transforming healthcare. We are seeking an experienced Head of Trademarks to drive the implementation of Norgine's global trademark strategy. Reporting into the LCS ( Legal, Compliance & Sustainability ) team, you will be a key member of our small in-house intellectual property team based in Uxbridge (hybrid). You will be responsible for protecting, managing and maximising the value of Norgine's trademark portfolio and providing strategic support across commercial, business development, product development and corporate activities. This role combines legal expertise, commercial insight and people leadership to ensure Norgine's brands are protected and positioned to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Norgine's global trademark protection, enforcement and portfolio management strategy.
• Provide specialist trademark advice on brand clearance, freedom-to-use assessments, product launches and business development initiatives.
• Lead trademark disputes, oppositions, infringement matters and litigation activities, managing external counsel where required.
• Support commercial agreements, licensing arrangements and partner collaborations to ensure appropriate intellectual property protection.
• Supervise and coach other member(s) of the Trademarks team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee trademark operations, governance processes, budgets and compliance activities to ensure effective risk management and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

At Norgine, you'll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and where colleagues are encouraged to Dare, Drive and Develop every day. You'll have the opportunity to shape a critical area of the business, contribute to improving patients' lives and build a meaningful long-term career in a company that invests in growth, wellbeing and collaboration.

Qualifications

Qualified Trademark professional with strong PQE experience managing global trademark portfolios within a regulated industry. Proven experience in Trademark law, brand protection, enforcement strategies and intellectual property risk management. Proven ability to provide commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across multiple business functions. Experience managing contentious trademark matters, disputes and external legal advisers. Strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing talent. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across international and cross-functional environments. Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop junior team members.

Benefits

• Our benefits may vary per location.
• Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.