Patent Attorney II, Chemistry R&D IP

Cambridge, MA, United States

The R&D IP team in Cambridge is seeking a Patent Attorney II to perform, manage, direct, and leverage designated patent and related intellectual property (IP) activities within the research and development (R&D) organization of Novartis.

What you will be doing:

Provide clear, informed and sophisticated counseling to Novartis R&D clients on opportunities to protect their inventions, create IP portfolios, advise on publication strategies, and mitigate third party risks.

Build and manage patent portfolios for Novartis R&D projects by identifying inventions and preparing, prosecuting, maintaining, and defending patent filings for them, especially in technical areas related to new chemical entities and their uses, processes, platforms, and technologies, as well as clinical developments.

Render legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity, and freedom to operate, and formulate patent strategies for Novartis R&D clients that secure IP positions and freedom-to-operate (FTO), as well as enable IP defense(s).

Apply deep expertise in national patent law and practice, in particular for the US but also other major jurisdictions such as EP, JP and CN, including patent trends and case law developments, to devise patent strategies and advice.

Understand other forms of protection relating to exclusivity, and apply as required.

Communicate effectively and clearly with colleagues and leadership in the legal and IP function as well as the R&D organization.

Build and manage external relationships with outside counsel and collaborators, including substantial interactions within a multicultural global patent function.

Conduct due diligence assessments and counsel based on these assessments, including FTO, infringement and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation.

Provide IP support for transactional projects, such as research collaborations and in-licensing opportunities, including advice on contract drafting and negotiation.

Perform timely review of publication requests.

Deliver work results on-time, on-target, and within budget.

Continue professional development and contribute to development of IP colleagues.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $201,600.00 and $302,400.00 USD per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Minimum requirements

What you will bring to the role:

EDUCATION:

J.D. degree with admission to at least one state bar & registered to practice before US Patent Office

AND:

Bachelor degree in chemistry or equivalent; MS/ PhD, or equivalent, in organic chemistry or pharmaceutical science is preferred

PLUS

1-2+ years exposure to the drug discovery and development processes utilized at pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies

EXPERIENCE:

7+ years’ experience as a patent practitioner in a law firm or in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is required

Strong scientific background in chemical sciences, in particular organic or pharmaceutical chemistry; preferably including direct lab experience

Expertise in local (US) and PCT law, filing process and prosecution practice; detailed understanding of counterpart European patent law and other major global patent systems

Strong customer-service experience & focus to build and sustain effective partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams

Experience integrating global outlook and management of product lifecycle into decision-making process

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Effective analytical, presentation, and business communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team

Well-developed research and critical thinking skills, and sound decision-making abilities, with attention to detail to produce consistently accurate work

Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

Strong interpersonal skills (partnership, influence/persuasion, teamwork)

Why Novartis?

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Business Unit

CAO - NIBR Country

USA Work Location

Cambridge, MA Company/Legal Entity

NIBRI Functional Area

Legal & Intellectual Property & Compliance Job Type

Full Time Employment Type

Regular Shift Work

No Early Talent

No

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