Senior IP Associate (BBBH428479) Lausanne, Suisse
For our partner, a clinical stage Swiss biotech company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics, we are looking for:
Senior IP Associate Biology – EN Fluent
Permanent contract – 100 %
Your mission:
- Define IP strategy for biologics, and execute IP strategy aligned with Company's business strategy
- Manage IP portfolio for biologics and technology platforms (patent drafting and prosecution including the coordination with inventors and outside patent counsels)
- Perform the FTO analysis for new projects
- Monitor competitors, drive competitor IP watch
- Proactively identify and assess potentially patentable inventions as well as support inventors in related activities.
- Provide IP documentation for Due Diligence, Oppositions, Infringement assessments, Partners Meetings and be point of reference for the IP related matters linked to biologics in the Company
- Manage IP budget
- Provide IP trainings to staff, and develop awareness on IP among staff
You profile:
- PhD or MSc. in Biology/Life Sciences
- At least 5 years' working experience in managing patent portfolios covering biologics
- Being qualified European Patent Attorney with a few years of post-qualification experience would be a plus
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize, analyze and communicate key information
- Strong interpersonal skills for building networks with key experts and ensuring the interface with internal departments
- Ability to adapt priorities to meet company needs while maintaining effectiveness
- Leadership and project management skills
- Team player
- Good spoken and written English are required
Your contact at Kelly Scientific:
Amina Oumeziane
Consultant Professional Staffing Life Science & Deputy Branch Manager