Patent Attorney
Novartis
11 hours ago
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic intellectual property guidance to research and development teams, protecting inventions and reducing third-party risk.
- 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.
- Provide opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate to guide decisions.
- Shape publication and disclosure strategies balancing scientific visibility with robust protection and exclusivity options.
- 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.
Essential Requirements / Qualifications
- Juris Doctor with admission to a United States state bar and registration with the United States Patent Office.
- PhD in biology, biochemistry, or related life sciences (e.g., molecular biology).
- 7+ years’ experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or life sciences company.
- Strong scientific foundation, ideally including hands-on laboratory experience in biological sciences.
- Expertise in US and PCT filing and prosecution; working knowledge of European practice.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder partnering skills.
Benefits & Rewards
- Salary expected to range from $204,400 to $379,600 per year (final offer based on skills/experience; reviewed periodically).
- Performance-based cash incentive; eligibility for annual equity awards (depending on role level).
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability, 401(k) with company contribution/match) and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).
- Provide strategic intellectual property guidance to research and development teams, protecting inventions and reducing third-party risk.
- 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.
- Provide opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate to guide decisions.
- Shape publication and disclosure strategies balancing scientific visibility with robust protection and exclusivity options.
- 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.
Essential Requirements / Qualifications
- Juris Doctor with admission to a United States state bar and registration with the United States Patent Office.
- PhD in biology, biochemistry, or related life sciences (e.g., molecular biology).
- 7+ years’ experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or life sciences company.
- Strong scientific foundation, ideally including hands-on laboratory experience in biological sciences.
- Expertise in US and PCT filing and prosecution; working knowledge of European practice.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder partnering skills.
Benefits & Rewards
- Salary expected to range from $204,400 to $379,600 per year (final offer based on skills/experience; reviewed periodically).
- Performance-based cash incentive; eligibility for annual equity awards (depending on role level).
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability, 401(k) with company contribution/match) and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).