IP Search & Analytics Manager

Novartis Group Companies; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and disability benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies seeks an IP Search & Analytics Manager to transform patent and scientific literature into strategic insights. Based in Cambridge, MA or Basel, Switzerland, you will collaborate with patent attorneys, scientists and global teams to inform critical IP decisions and support business development and medicines discovery.

You will conduct searches, develop advanced strategies, deliver analytics for due diligence and FTO, and translate complex data into clear recommendations

Qualifications

• Master degree (or PhD) in Biology or Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in patent searching, intellectual property research, technical research, or patent analytics.
• Proficiency using patent and scientific literature databases and advanced search platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively within a global environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related life sciences industries is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent and scientific literature searches to support critical intellectual property and business decisions.
• Develop innovative search strategies using advanced research methodologies and specialized patent databases.
• Deliver actionable patent analytics supporting due diligence, litigation, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Partner with patent attorneys, scientists, and business teams to define objectives and deliver insights.
• Translate complex technical information into clear recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, search records, and confidentiality standards across all projects.
• Strengthen organizational expertise by sharing best practices and monitoring industry developments.

Skills

Patent searching

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Life sciences knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Biology or Biochemistry

PhD in related field

Tools

Patent databases

Scientific literature databases

Advanced search platforms

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Location: Cambridge, United States or Basel, Switzerland (see separate posting)

Relocation Support: This role is based in Cambridge, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

What if your expertise could help shape critical intellectual property decisions across one of the world's leading healthcare companies? As an IP Search & Analytics Manager, you will be at the forefront of scientific and patent intelligence, transforming complex data into strategic insights that support innovation, business development, and intellectual property protection. Working closely with patent attorneys, scientists, and global business teams, you will play a key role in enabling informed decisions that help bring groundbreaking medicines to patients worldwide

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patent and scientific literature searches to support critical intellectual property and business decisions.
• Develop innovative search strategies using advanced research methodologies and specialized patent databases.
• Deliver actionable patent analytics supporting due diligence, litigation, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Partner with patent attorneys, scientists, and business teams to define objectives and deliver insights.
• Translate complex technical information into clear recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, search records, and confidentiality standards across all projects.
• Strengthen organizational expertise by sharing best practices and monitoring industry developments.

Essential Requirements

• Master degree (or PhD) in Biology or Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in patent searching, intellectual property research, technical research, or patent analytics.
• Proficiency using patent and scientific literature databases and advanced search platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively within a global environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related life sciences industries is a plus

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $138.600 and $257.400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Benefits and Rewards:

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$138,600.00 - $257,400.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Brand Protection, Collaboration, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Microsoft Office, Team Player