Strategic IP Search & Analytics Manager (Hybrid)

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

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