Senior Corporate Patent Counsel (all genders)

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09.05.2025

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23.06.2025

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Senior Corporate Patent Counsel

We are looking for an experienced European or US patent attorney to strengthen our pharma patents team at our company in Darmstadt, Germany (Frankfurt area).

As a member of cross-functional teams, you will shape the global IP strategy for pharmaceutical development projects and commercial products. This includes building and defending patent portfolios, managing freedom to operate, and advising on IP provisions in contracts. Your responsibilities include invention harvesting, patent drafting, prosecution, enforcement, opposition/invalidation, and legal opinions. You will perform IP due diligence on external business opportunities and contribute to and negotiate license and other agreements as part of small deal teams.

You will interact routinely with scientists from our pharmaceutical R&D organization and colleagues from Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, and Legal. You will join an established team of patent attorneys with global responsibility, reporting to the Head of Patents Healthcare Germany.

Who you are:

• You hold an advanced degree in chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical sciences.
• You are a qualified European or US patent attorney; German patent attorney qualification is a plus.
• You have several years of post-qualification experience in a patent department within the pharmaceutical industry or a patent law firm.
• Your experience includes patent drafting, prosecution, post-grant proceedings, and FTO analysis.
• Experience in due diligence and contract negotiation is advantageous; infringement litigation experience is a plus.
• A sound understanding of the regulatory framework for pharmaceuticals would be beneficial.
• You are capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and the big picture.
• You are a strong communicator and a team player.
• Your command of English is excellent; German skills are a plus.

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