An exceptional pharmaceutical company prominent on the world stage has a career defining opening for an enterprising Patent Attorney at their impressive HQ in Cambridge.

As a commercially astute and agile global business IP advisor, there’s a significant level of exposure to all aspects of this trailblazing organisation. You’ll be given full autonomy to expertly manage patent portfolios, work in synergy across legal, business development and R & D teams, imparting succinct advice whilst building and implementing strategic goals.

Your Responsibilities

1. Independently lead all aspects of build, maintenance and defence of specific patent portfolios
2. Actively counsel members of Research & Development organisations to identify new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over the extended drug development life cycle
3. Build and implement global strategic approaches towards building patent portfolios and contributing to increased business value
4. Prepare and prosecute patent applications worldwide including effectively managing outside counsel as needed
5. Lead all aspects of large intellectual property estates in core and opportunistic therapeutic areas
6. Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties
7. Develop and communicate IP guidance to partners across the business, including within R&D, Business Development, commercial and legal
8. Review and analyse license agreements and other contracts
9. Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigation

What’s Essential

1. Fully qualified UK or European Patent Attorney, with previous experience of handling pharmaceutical patent portfolios
2. Excellent degree or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry or biological science
3. Strong core biologics/antibody or small or large molecule/chemistry patent prosecution skills and ability to independently lead patent dockets and portfolios in multiple markets and jurisdictions

What’s Desirable

1. Education to Ph.D. level or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in the relevant scientific area
2. At least three years of relevant experience in life science patent prosecution with global portfolios
3. Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
4. Combined in-house and law firm experience preferred
5. Experience in leading external service providers
6. First-hand experience of IP-related litigation
7. High level of integrity and motivation, ability to work independently
8. Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects with constantly evolving priorities
9. Ability to be an enterprise leader for the organisation

As a pivotal and valued member of the expert IP team and the wider collaborative organisation, your career progression/development will be fully supported to allow you to excel in your field. A forward-thinking, friendly environment and vibrant culture awaits!

If you’d like to hear more about this exceptional role, excellent remuneration and an array of flexible benefits within this innovation rich company, then please do contact us today!