European Ip Counsel, Specialty Diagnostics

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Veneto; Remoto; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a leading company as a European IP Counsel where you will drive strategic patent initiatives within the Specialty Diagnostics Group. Your role will involve managing patent portfolios and providing guidance on IP risks in a dynamic environment. The position offers excellent career growth and a competitive salary within a global organization committed to innovation.

Servizi

Excellent career progression opportunities

Competitive salary plus annual incentive bonus

Full benefits package

Competenze

• At least 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in Europe.
• Experience with Freedom to Operate analyses.
• Experience in contracts of simple to medium complexity.

Mansioni

• Conduct competitive analysis and IP landscaping.
• Advise on transactions, disputes, and oppositions.
• Collaborate to improve processes and develop new ones.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Collaborative mindset

Formazione

UK or European qualified patent attorney

Descrizione del lavoro

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

The job

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Accomplishing that Mission includes capturing innovation to build the company’s patent portfolio, managing third-party patent risks to the company’s innovative products, and capturing intelligence on competitors to guide innovation strategies and intellectual property (IP) risk management.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

• European IP Counsel
• to join our Specialty Diagnostics Group’s (SDG) IP team supporting one or more European-based Divisions within the Group.

As European IP Counsel, you will lead strategic and pragmatic patent portfolio development, including identifying, managing, and addressing patent opportunities and risks in a dynamic and commercially active environment. You will also provide IP training and general IP support at multiple European SDG sites and support European oppositions as required. This role will closely collaborate with legal, R&D, and business teams.

Location & Travel

We are happy to offer the role as fully remote, working from home, based anywhere in Europe. Some international travel may be required—up to 10% per annum, including overnight stays. European Qualified patent attorneys at law firms are encouraged to apply.

About the Organisation

This role sits within our Specialty Diagnostics Group (SDG). With over 40 locations worldwide, the divisions within SDG focus on in vitro diagnostics including test kits, reagents, culture media, instruments, and associated products to serve customers in health care, clinical, pharmaceutical, and industrial laboratories.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct competitive analysis and IP landscaping, providing pragmatic and actionable advice on competitor IP risks and mitigation strategies.
2. Advise on transactions, disputes, and oppositions, collaborating with internal teams to adapt strategies.
3. Collaborate with internal teams to improve existing processes and develop new ones.
4. Manage relationships with outside counsel and work across organizational and geographic boundaries.
5. Support Thermo Fisher’s Mission and IP department through various duties.

Candidate Profile

• UK or European qualified patent attorney with at least 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in Europe, focused on life sciences or diagnostics. Opposition experience is a plus.
• Experience in Freedom to Operate analyses and risk mitigation activities.
• Experience with contracts of simple to medium complexity.
• Fluent in English; multilingual skills in European languages are preferred.
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.

What’s in it for you

• Excellent career progression opportunities within a large, growing global organization.
• Competitive salary plus annual incentive bonus.
• Full benefits package (dependent on country of hire).

About Us

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to innovation and scientific excellence.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.