Patent Attorney
Novartis
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clear, strategic, business-focused counsel to R&D clients on invention protection, portfolio development, publication strategy, and third-party risks.
- Build and manage patent portfolios by identifying inventions and preparing, prosecuting, maintaining, and defending patent filings across new molecular entities, processes, manufacturing, platforms, technologies, and clinical developments.
- Render legal opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate; develop patent strategies to strengthen IP positions, support freedom to operate, and enable effective IP defense.
- Apply deep knowledge of national patent law and practice, including legal developments and patent trends, to shape strategy and advice.
- Apply other forms of exclusivity protection as appropriate.
- Communicate effectively across legal, IP, and R&D organizations.
- Build and manage relationships with outside counsel and collaborators.
- Conduct due diligence and provide counsel on freedom to operate, infringement, validity, risk evaluation, and risk mitigation.
- Provide IP support for transactional matters (M&A, research collaborations, in-licensing), including contract drafting and negotiation.
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery aligned with business goals and budgets.
Essential Requirements:
- Juris Doctor with admission to at least one state bar; registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Advanced degree in chemistry or related field (doctoral preferred).
- Significant experience as a patent attorney (law firm or pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment).
- Strong chemistry technical expertise (small molecules, synthesis, or pharmaceutical development preferred).
- Expertise in U.S. and PCT patent law and prosecution; detailed understanding of European patent law and other global systems.
- Proven ability to partner with scientific and business stakeholders for strategic IP advice.
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills; high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
Benefits & Rewards:
- Salary expected to range from $204,400 to $379,600 per year; includes performance-based cash incentive and possible eligibility for annual equity awards. US-based employees receive comprehensive benefits (health, life, disability, 401(k), time off, and other benefits).
- Provide clear, strategic, business-focused counsel to R&D clients on invention protection, portfolio development, publication strategy, and third-party risks.
- Build and manage patent portfolios by identifying inventions and preparing, prosecuting, maintaining, and defending patent filings across new molecular entities, processes, manufacturing, platforms, technologies, and clinical developments.
- Render legal opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate; develop patent strategies to strengthen IP positions, support freedom to operate, and enable effective IP defense.
- Apply deep knowledge of national patent law and practice, including legal developments and patent trends, to shape strategy and advice.
- Apply other forms of exclusivity protection as appropriate.
- Communicate effectively across legal, IP, and R&D organizations.
- Build and manage relationships with outside counsel and collaborators.
- Conduct due diligence and provide counsel on freedom to operate, infringement, validity, risk evaluation, and risk mitigation.
- Provide IP support for transactional matters (M&A, research collaborations, in-licensing), including contract drafting and negotiation.
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery aligned with business goals and budgets.
Essential Requirements:
- Juris Doctor with admission to at least one state bar; registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Advanced degree in chemistry or related field (doctoral preferred).
- Significant experience as a patent attorney (law firm or pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment).
- Strong chemistry technical expertise (small molecules, synthesis, or pharmaceutical development preferred).
- Expertise in U.S. and PCT patent law and prosecution; detailed understanding of European patent law and other global systems.
- Proven ability to partner with scientific and business stakeholders for strategic IP advice.
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills; high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
Benefits & Rewards:
- Salary expected to range from $204,400 to $379,600 per year; includes performance-based cash incentive and possible eligibility for annual equity awards. US-based employees receive comprehensive benefits (health, life, disability, 401(k), time off, and other benefits).