A leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health.
European Patent Attorney Legal and Tax Flexible (Spain)
Ref : DV85126846 February 5, 2025
FUNCTIONS
Our client is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company dedicated to prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health. The company offers a broad range of innovative vaccines and advanced diagnostic services, with a strong international presence in over 40 countries, including subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres, and 6 production plants located strategically in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil). R&D is at the core of its expertise, with 15% of annual turnover invested in scientific advancement to develop high-quality vaccines. The company also develops medical devices and traceability services to enhance its vaccination solutions.
We are seeking a talented Fully or Partially Qualified European Patent Attorney for our headquarters in Girona (Spain).
Responsibilities
* Assessing innovative R&D developments with scientific staff and business units, providing IP advisory services.
* Preparing patent landscape and FTO analyses for EU and global R&D pipelines.
* Performing state-of-the-art and patentability search reports.
* Maintaining internal IP databases.
* Managing global prosecution of patent rights.
* Drafting and dealing with oppositions, appeal proceedings, and observations before the EPO.
* Providing validity opinions and infringement advice to R&D and business units.
* Implementing confidentiality measures to protect IP.
* Providing technical support for business development.
Requirements
* EQE (European Qualifying Examination) fully or partly passed (mandatory).
* Solid scientific background, such as a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, or related Life Science disciplines.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, as well as conducting patentability and FTO reports.
* Experience with biologicals and biotech products is preferred.
* Excellent command of English and Spanish; French and German are a plus.
* Strong technical, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
* Ability to analyze large data volumes to inform commercial and strategic decisions.
* Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills to oversee IP work plans.
* Highly responsible, capable of managing deadlines, meticulous attention to detail, and efficient prioritization of high R&D workloads.
Reasons to Join Our Client
* Engagement in significant cases and long-term projects to expand knowledge and experience.
* Part of a growing multinational company with 40 subsidiaries worldwide.
* Multicultural environment fostering teamwork.
* Opportunities for training and professional development.
Our client is committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, nationality, disability, or age. Hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, and company needs.
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