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A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented, performance driven people. All of which makes us the most rewarding employer in our field.

Patent Attorney, Chemistry
Employer:
Novartis
Location: MA United States
Last Updated: 11/25/2009
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Job Description
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58687BR
Patent Attorney, Chemistry
NIBR
NIBR
USA
United States - Massachusetts
USA Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc., Cambridge, MA
Research
Full Time
Permanent
This position will manage, direct and leverage designated patent and related intellectual property (IP) activities within NIBR.

Primary responsibilities will include:

•Identify, draft, file and prosecute patent applications for all inventions arising from NIBR projects: technologies, biological targets, New Chemical Entities, secondary patents (e.g., additional indications, combinations).

•Take active responsibility for the patent portfolio of all technologies, targets and projects through to NIBR/Pharma transfer.

•Formulate patent strategies for key NIBR clients, including the Disease Areas, Early Biology Platforms, and Global Discovery Chemistry that secure target and technology Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), enable IP defense(s) and which could contribute to future product protection.

•Direct outside council

prosecution and opinion services
•Proactively provide critical IP perspective on key decision-making bodies at NIBR.

•Provide IP support to Strategic Alliances, including IP strategies leading to transaction opportunities, evaluation of in-licensing opportunities, negotiation support, contract drafting during active transactions; with Head of NIBR IP and Strategic Alliances explore options for development candidates failing to transition into full clinical development or failing prior to Phase III.

•Define product-supporting strategies with Pharma patent attorneys prior to NIBR/Pharma transfer; support product strategies of GPTs and Business Franchises/Business Units following NIBR/Pharma transfer as needed.

•Conduct target clearance/patent audits at appropriate stage gate consistent with NIBR Patents guidelines; coordinate with corresponding Pharma attorney.

•Direct the NIBR IP Search & Analytics team to provide integrated search support NIBR Disease Areas, Biology Platforms, and Global Discovery Chemistry.

•Persistently partner, challenge and counsel NIBR clients on opportunities to protect their inventions.

•Maximize effective communication with NIBR scientists and leadership.
•Timely review of assigned external publication requests.
Minimum education: B.A., B.Sc. (or equivalent) , chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent with strong understanding of medicinal chemistry in a biotech/ pharma environment. M.S., Ph.D. or equivalent in organic or medicinal chemistry preferred.

J.D. or equivalent; Admission to at least one state bar; and Registered to practice before Patent Office.

•Expertise in local patent law; Detailed understanding of global patent systems (including but not limited to US, EP, JP and international systems), patent process, documentation and national and international patent office filing systems.
•Strong scientific background.
•Strong customer-service focus to build and sustain good working partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams.
•Effective analytical, presentation and communication skills.
•Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as 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.
•Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
•Strong written and spoken communication in English is required. Proficiency in other languages, such as German, a plus.
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Think What's Possible.

Ideas have the power to improve lives. And as a broad and diversified healthcare company with many colleagues dedicated to improving health and well-being around the world, our ideas have more power than most.

At Novartis, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside an extraordinarily talented and diverse group of people from around the globe, all committed to making a difference for our diverse patients and customers.

You'll benefit from our unique combination of great people, industry-leading products, innovation, and a high-performance, achievement-oriented culture, where you'll find countless opportunities to progress professionally and personally.

And our results-oriented rewards system will recognize your and your team's achievements, and will encourage and value your continued professional development.

Novartis is committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents to achieve competitive advantage. We are an equal opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.

At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC or Novartis) we see diversity and inclusion as the right thing to do. The right way to attract, retain, and develop the best talent in our industry who share our passion. The right way to have an organization that reflects the diversity of our customers to help us understand and address their healthcare needs. It's the right way to manage our business and it's why we have made it a core element of our company strategy. For more information please visit: diversity.novartis.com
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