Overview As a European Patent Attorney in Basel, you will help protect and leverage Crop Protection IP to support Syngenta’s business objectives. You will collaborate with R D, Commercial, Legal and Licensing teams to shape IP strategies and provide counsel on freedom-to-operate matters. The role offers strong development opportunities in a multinational, cross-functional setting, with mentoring as you grow in responsibility. This is a hands-on, business-facing position at the intersection of science and strategy, enabling you to impact product protection and lifecycle aims. Leistungen / Benefits open culture and diverse workforce competitive pension plan flexible working arrangements attractive bonus system onsite doctor fitness room and canteen for staff welfare Verantwortungsbereiche Draft, file, prosecute and defend crop protection patents and applications Promote the use of IP in business strategies Develop global, regional and country IP strategies Advise on freedom-to-operate and, where relevant, prepare formal opinions Counsel clients on patent validity, infringement, and IP-related agreements Manage an IP portfolio and coordinate with various stakeholders Zentrale Anforderungen Qualified European Patent Attorney with up to 2 years PQE National patent attorney qualification or progress toward such qualification beneficial Degree in Organic Chemistry (or closely related subject) Fluency in English Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills Proactive, self-starter with issue identification and solution proposal abilities Experience organizing IP activities across a business unit beneficial Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels strong communication problem solving organizational skills European patent attorney qualification drafting and prosecution of patents IP strategy and freedom-to-operate analyses
European Patent Attorney Arbeitgeber: Syngenta
Syngenta ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und internationalen Umfeld an bedeutenden Projekten zur Verbesserung der globalen Lebensmittelsicherheit zu arbeiten. Mit einer offenen Unternehmenskultur, vielfältigen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und attraktiven Zusatzleistungen wie flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und einem umfassenden Pensionsplan fördert Syngenta das persönliche und berufliche Wachstum seiner Mitarbeiter. In Muttenz, Schweiz, profitieren Sie von einem inspirierenden Arbeitsplatz, der Innovation und Zusammenarbeit in den Mittelpunkt stellt.