Patent Attorney

Responsible for managing and delivering global patent and related intellectual property strategies and support for a portion of CSL Group’s global activities, especially relevant to R&D, a TA, PD, or a Platform sub-team.

Manage prosecution and defense of CSL intellectual property, including building and safeguarding a patent portfolio tailored to CSL’s R&D activities, considering pending applications and granted patents in accordance with national and international laws and guidelines.

Provide counsel and advice to management and R&D organization to actively manage global patent-related risks.

Contribute to delivering enterprise-wide IP strategy that supports and safeguards CSL’s global R&D activities, including invention harvesting, optimizing and defending regulatory exclusivities, lifecycle management activities, and partnering with TA, Research, or PD leadership to develop impactful lifecycle management initiatives.

Assist in identifying and preserving Trade Secrets and work with the IP team to ensure they are well protected within the global IP strategy alongside other IP rights.

Actively contribute within a matrix work model, including cross-functional teams, to deliver IP strategy and advice.

Manage the identification and protection of inventions through filing and securing patent rights across selected countries, contributing to building robust IP positions for CSL’s lead drug candidates.

Provide freedom-to-operate analysis across selected countries for assigned portfolio risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.

Support TAs, Research, and PD groups in due diligence and advise on deal opportunities. Contribute to negotiating agreements related to patents and IP, such as confidentiality disclosures, material transfer agreements, licensing agreements, etc.

Contribute to developing and delivering education sessions on IP aspects across the CSL enterprise.

Represent CSL Group directly or in cooperation with external attorneys.

Perform other complex tasks within the IP function as assigned, including contributing to budget management.

Key Relationships (internal and external):

• IP team, including Head of IP and IP Leadership Team
• R&D and enterprise leadership
• Product / Platform Strategy Teams
• Global Product or Platform Leaders
• R&D Delivery Teams
• Strategy / Global Licensing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology) or a related field.

Master’s degree or PhD highly regarded.

Qualified Patent Attorney or IP lawyer admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction (AU, EP, DE, UK, US preferred) or equivalent legal qualifications and experience in IP.

Experience

At least 4-8 years post-qualification experience in IP.

Experience with life science technologies and in-house IP team operations.

Patent management experience in an R&D drug development environment preferred.

Experience with patent-related agreements.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

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