Senior IP & Patent Counsel for Molecular Diagnostics

Roche; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics seeks a patent professional to manage intellectual property for diagnostics technologies. The role leads teams to develop assays, sequencing methods, and automated systems while expanding and protecting the patent portfolio.

You will counsel stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, and partnerships and help define patent strategy in line with company goals. Based in Pleasanton, CA or Santa Clara, CA, this position requires travel and supports collaboration with global IP teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling in a corporate setting and/or law firm.
• Registered US patent agent or attorney qualification required; for attorney applicants, you must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• Advanced degree or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and informed counseling to stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, business development, portfolio and lifecycle management, and commercialization activities.
• Render legal opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate in product development efforts.
• Manage and expand a substantial worldwide patent portfolio and perform patent prosecution work.
• Align the patent portfolio with business needs by identifying patenting opportunities arising from R&D activities.
• Apply knowledge of patent trends and case law to devise strategies and advise stakeholders.
• Assist with due diligence and provide counseling based on assessments (FTO, infringement, validity).
• Support IP-related contracts and relationships with third parties through collaborations with transactional attorneys and licensing colleagues.
• Deliver results on-time, on-target and within-budget.

Skills

Years of patent prosecution experience

US patent bar (registered agent/attney

Willingness to travel

Education

Advanced degree in molecular biology/biology/biochemistry/chemistry

Job description

Roche Diagnostics seeks a patent professional to manage intellectual property for diagnostics technologies. The role leads teams to develop assays, sequencing methods, and automated systems while expanding and protecting the patent portfolio.

You will counsel stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, and partnerships and help define patent strategy in line with company goals. Based in Pleasanton, CA or Santa Clara, CA, this position requires travel and supports collaboration with global IP teams.