European Ip Counsel, Specialty Diagnostics

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a leading global organization as a European IP Counsel at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you will support intellectual property strategy in life sciences. You will lead patent portfolio development and engage with teams across Europe to ensure innovation and compliance. The role offers flexible remote work within Europe and focuses on providing robust IP guidance while contributing to the mission of advancing healthcare solutions. A competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits await.

Servizi

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Lead strategic patent portfolio development.
• Conduct competitive analysis and provide advice on IP risks.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel.

Conoscenze

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Adaptability

Collaboration

Proactivity

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 provide our people with resources and opportunities to make 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. Achieving this includes building a strong patent portfolio, managing third-party patent risks, and gathering intelligence on competitors to guide innovation and IP risk management.

Position: European IP Counsel

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 patent portfolio development, manage patent opportunities and risks, provide IP training, and support European oppositions. You will collaborate closely with legal, R&D, and business teams across multiple European SDG sites.

Work arrangement

This role can be fully remote, working from anywhere in Europe. Some international travel (up to 10% annually, including overnight stays) may be required. European qualified patent attorneys are encouraged to apply.

About our organization

This position is within our SDG, which focuses on in vitro diagnostics, including test kits, reagents, culture media, instruments, and related products, serving healthcare, clinical, pharmaceutical, and industrial laboratories worldwide.

Key responsibilities

1. Conduct competitive analysis and IP landscaping, providing advice on IP risks and mitigation strategies.
2. Advise on transactions, disputes, oppositions, and collaborate with internal teams to adapt strategies.
3. Improve existing processes and develop new ones in collaboration with internal teams.
4. Manage relationships with outside counsel and work across organizational and geographic boundaries.
5. Support Thermo Fisher’s Mission and the IP department with other duties as assigned.

Candidate requirements

• UK or European qualified patent attorney with at least 5 years’ 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 moderate complexity.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred.
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and strategic thinking.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented attitude.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities within a large, global employer.
• Competitive salary plus annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package (varies by country).

About us

Our Mission is to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join our team of over 100,000 colleagues who share values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We work together to advance research, solve scientific challenges, and support patients worldwide.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.