In this key role, you will be responsible for safeguarding and strategically advancing intellectual property in the field of oncology. As Senior Patent Counsel, you will ensure worldwide freedom‑to‑operate and patent exclusivity for oncology research projects as well as for biopharmaceutical production activities. A central part of your mission is to identify, protect and secure inventions originating from ongoing oncology research.
This position is a maternity replacement and is limited to a fixed term of 18 months.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Support internal stakeholders on patent‑related matters through advising, counselling, and training.
* Draft and prosecute patent rights according to best‑practice standards and defend patents/patent applications in patent office proceedings, including effective portfolio management (timely responses, preparations, abandonment decisions, etc.).
* Conduct opinion work to safeguard freedom‑to‑operate, including developing conflict‑management strategies.
* Support investment decisions through IP evaluation and counselling, e.g., in licensing projects and collaborations.
* Ensure effective alliance management in external collaborations and safeguard the organization’s interests by maximizing the IP position in contractual matters.
Requirements
* Completed PhD, MD, Diploma or Master’s degree in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry.
* Admission as a patent attorney/agent at a major patent office (e.g., EPO, DPMA, GBPO, USPTO) with strong expertise in international patent law.
* Solid knowledge of civil and contract law as well as regulatory (DRA) matters.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to independently manage a high and complex workload.
* Proven experience in handling intellectual property matters, combined with precision, diligence, and a strong understanding of organizational structures and decision‑making processes.
Your Benefits
* Flexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us.
* Additional days off (“bridge‑days”): more free time through additional days off to bridge single working days between bank holidays and the weekend – without having to use vacation days.
* Canteen & Cafeteria: whether it's coffee and croissant for breakfast, various lunch menus or snacks in between – our subsidized staff restaurant & cafeteria has something for every taste including vegetarian and vegan options.
* Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning.
* Health promotion: health is important to us – that's why we offer different programs to promote physical and mental health.
* Public transport ticket: we encourage our employees to use public transport on their daily way to work. Costs for public transport? We cover them!
The remuneration for this position starts at EUR 108,000 gross annual target salary per year (full time). The actual salary package depends on professional experience and qualifications. We will be happy to discuss further details in person.
We are looking forward to receiving your application online! By uploading your application documents via our application portal, we can treat your data confidentially and in compliance with the GDPR.
Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Martina Prenn.
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