Patent Attorney II

Location: The location for this role will be Cambridge, MA and will follow a hybrid working schedule.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Undertakes and leads core and some complex patent activities in role; e.g. patent drafting and prosecution, patentability and freedom to operate analysis, IP due diligences, litigation, and contract IP terms.
• Manages a patent portfolio relating to a key product, multiple products, or other strategic assets.
• Applies expertise in national patent law and practice and superior working knowledge of foreign patent law and practice.
• Understands other forms of protection relating to exclusivity, and applies as required.
• Understands the business of the Novartis group as part of the healthcare industry, and the role of IP in the business at that level.
• Builds relationships and counsels senior colleagues and key Business Partners on complex and high value/impact IP-related matters and represents IP on respective boards/meetings as needed.
• Manages patent and other exclusivity litigation with some independence according to the agreed process.
• Contributes to management of budget through careful planning, management of external counsels, and applying cost containment strategies.
• Contributes to implementation and applies IP policies and guidelines.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Role Requirements:

• J.D. degree with admission to at least one state bar & registered to practice before US Patent Office; and
• Bachelor degree in Biology or Biochemistry; MS or PhD, in biology, e.g., molecular biology, or similar
• PLUS
• 1-2+ years exposure to the drug discovery and development processes utilized at pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies
• 5+ years of experience as a patent practitioner in a law firm or in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is required;
• Strong scientific background in the biological sciences, preferably including direct lab experience;
• Expertise in local (US) and PCT law, filing process and prosecution practice; detailed understanding of counterpart European patent law and other major global patent systems;
• Strong customer-service experience & focus to build and sustain effective partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams;
• Experience integrating global outlook and management of product lifecycle into decision-making process;
• Effective analytical, presentation, and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team;
• Well-developed research and critical thinking skills, and sound decision-making abilities, with attention to detail to produce consistently accurate work