Job Description SummaryThe Patent Attorney II will lead and manage designated patent and related intellectual property (IP) activities within the Novartis research and development (RD) organization.This role is based out of our San Diego or Cambridge office 3x/week.Job DescriptionJob responsibilities:Provide clear, strategic, and business-focused counsel to Novartis RD clients on invention protection, portfolio development, publication strategy, and third-party risks.Build and manage patent portfolios for Novartis RD projects by identifying inventions and preparing, prosecuting, maintaining, and defending patent filings across areas such as new molecular entities, processes, manufacturing, platforms, technologies, and clinical developments.Render legal opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate, and develop patent strategies that strengthen IP positions, support freedom to operate, and enable effective IP defense.Apply deep knowledge of national patent law and practice, including relevant legal developments and patent trends, to shape strategy and advice.Understand and apply other forms of exclusivity protection, as appropriate.Communicate effectively with colleagues and leaders across the legal, IP, and RD organizations.Build and manage relationships with outside counsel and collaborators, including extensive interaction within a multicultural global patent function.Conduct due diligence and provide counsel based on those assessments, including freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, risk evaluation, and risk mitigation strategies.Provide IP support for transactional matters, including MA, research collaborations, and in-licensing opportunities, with advice on contract drafting and negotiation.Essential requirementsJ.D. degree, admission to at least one state bar, and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. ANDAdvanced degree (Ph.D. strongly preferred) in chemistry or a closely related field (e.g., organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical engineering) and preferably with 1-2 years of exposure to drug discovery and development processes used in pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies.7+ years of experience as a qualified patent attorney in a law firm or within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.Strong technical expertise in chemistry, preferably including experience with small molecules, synthesis, or pharmaceutical development.Expertise in U.S. and PCT patent law, filing processes, and prosecution practice, with a detailed understanding of European patent law and other major global patent systems.Strong client-service orientation, with the ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams.Desirable requirementsStrong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.Strong research, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with close attention to detail and a commitment to consistently accurate work.Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the flexibility, creativity, and resourcefulness to manage multiple competing priorities successfully.Strong interpersonal skills, including partnership building, influence, persuasion, and teamwork.Benefits RewardsThe salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500 and $344,500 per year.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.Why NovartisHelping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Website #J-18808-Ljbffr
Patent Attorney II Arbeitgeber: Novartis
Novartis in Schaftenau, Österreich, ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und kontinuierlichem Lernen fördert das Unternehmen eine Kultur der Zusammenarbeit und Innovation. Die Möglichkeit, an globalen Projekten zu arbeiten und einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Gesundheitsversorgung zu haben, macht Novartis zu einem attraktiven Arbeitsplatz für Fachkräfte im Bereich Regulatory Affairs.
