Senior Counsel, Patent Litigation, Global Legal Pharma

ph3La position /h3 pWe are excited to be hiring a Senior Counsel, Patent Litigation, Global Legal Pharma. The position is based at Roche’s Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Global Patent Litigation. It is a high-impact role with significant visibility across the business, leading and supporting patent litigation matters globally, with an emphasis on ex-US matters. /p h3The Opportunity /h3 ul lipManage and coordinate an active and varied caseload of court proceedings relating to patent infringement, validity and revocation proceedings globally, with an emphasis on ex-US jurisdictions. /p /li lipPartner as a team together with highly experienced patent attorneys in the management of such proceedings, leveraging their subject matter and other local expertise. /p /li lipServe as a thought leader for the litigation practice group and patent group on issues including global patent litigation strategy. /p /li lipPartner closely with senior business clients and legal/patent department colleagues to advise on a range of strategic issues while using a practical and business-minded approach. /p /li lipDevelop strategies to mitigate or resolve regional, national and international patent disputes, including negotiating license agreements and settlements. /p /li lipAdvise on patent strategy across multiple jurisdictions, contributing to an aligned global patent litigation strategy. /p /li lipPartner with Group Patents to work closely with RD, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Finance and other business units. /p /li lipManage outside counsel across Europe and in other jurisdictions outside the United States. /p /li lipThis is a global role, and legal colleagues, business stakeholders and partners are based in both Basel and South San Francisco; working across cultures and time zones is essential to success. /p /li lipTravel worldwide as needed in conjunction with managing and resolving disputes. /p /li /ul h3Who you are /h3 ul lipQualified attorney-at-law in at least one European jurisdiction (or equivalent); additional qualifications (e.g., European Patent Attorney, German Patentanwalt, UK Solicitor/Barrister) are a strong plus. /p /li lipMinimum 7-10+ years of experience in patent litigation, with significant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences matters. /p /li lipDeep familiarity with European patent litigation practice, including proceedings in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and/or other major jurisdictions. /p /li lipExperience in Unified Patent Court (UPC) strategy and rules of procedure. /p /li lipFamiliar with SPC law, data/market exclusivity, and regulatory linkage in Europe. /p /li lipExpert in coordinating complex, multi-jurisdictional patent litigation. /p /li lipStrong analytical, written, and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in additional European languages (e.g., German, French, Dutch) is desirable. /p /li lipCreative problem-solver with a business mindset. /p /li lipKnowledgeable and committed to deploying emerging AI-enabled technologies to increase productivity, speed and efficiency in litigation management. /p /li lipA degree (undergraduate or graduate) in a biological science or chemistry preferred but not required. /p /li /ul pbRoche est un employeur offrant l'équité en matière d'emploi. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr