Senior Patent Attorney – Pharma IP Strategy

Novartis; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 186.000 - 345.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Novartis seeks a Patent Attorney II to lead and manage patent and IP activities within its R&D organization. This role is based out of Cambridge (3x/week) or San Diego, providing strategic counsel on invention protection and portfolio development.

You will build and manage patent portfolios across areas such as new molecular entities, processes, and technologies; render opinions on patentability, FTO, and validity; and advise on transactional IP matters including collaborations and licensing.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. degree, admission to at least one state bar, and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D. strongly preferred) in chemistry or closely related field with exposure to drug discovery and development.
• 7+ years of experience as a qualified patent attorney in a law firm or pharma/biotech industry.
• Strong technical expertise in chemistry, including small molecules, synthesis, or pharmaceutical development.
• Expertise in US and PCT patent law, filing processes, and prosecution with knowledge of European patent law.
• Strong client-service orientation with the ability to partner with stakeholders and project teams.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic IP counsel on invention protection, portfolio development, and third-party risks.
• Build and manage patent portfolios across projects and technologies.
• Render opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate; develop IP strategies.
• Apply national and global patent law to shape strategy and advise.
• Support exclusivity protections and transactional IP matters (M&A, collaborations, in-licensing).
• Communicate with legal, IP, and R&D teams; manage relationships with outside counsel.
• Conduct due diligence on FTO, infringement, and risk mitigation.
• Provide IP support for contracts and negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Patent law

Prosecution

Portfolio management

Freedom to operate

Negotiation

Patent drafting

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Novartis seeks a Patent Attorney II to lead and manage patent and IP activities within its R&D organization. This role is based out of Cambridge (3x/week) or San Diego, providing strategic counsel on invention protection and portfolio development.

You will build and manage patent portfolios across areas such as new molecular entities, processes, and technologies; render opinions on patentability, FTO, and validity; and advise on transactional IP matters including collaborations and licensing.