Novartis
Patent Attorney
Cambridge (USA)
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About the role
- Provide strategic intellectual property guidance to research and development teams, protecting inventions and reducing third‑party risk.
- If you love the moment when breakthrough science becomes real-world impact, this is your seat at the table.
- Provide opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate to guide decisions.
Responsibilities
- Build and steer patent portfolios aligned to scientific strategy, product milestones, and long‑term value.
- Draft, file, prosecute, and maintain patent applications across United States and international jurisdictions.
- Lead due diligence, risk evaluation, and mitigation for collaborations, licensing opportunities, and transactional projects.
- Partner with global colleagues and external counsel to deliver quality work on time and budget.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder partnering skills; able to influence, prioritize, and deliver accurate work.
- We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Requirements
- Strong scientific foundation, ideally including hands‑on laboratory experience in biological sciences.
- Expertise in United States and Patent Cooperation Treaty filing and prosecution, with working knowledge of European practice.
Compensation
- $204,400.00 - $379,600.00
Benefits
- Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employers.
- The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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