Our Client is a global pharmaceutical company active in over 100 countries. Its products enjoy worldwide recognition and the company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange and the OMX exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.
In 2010, the IP Department made a commitment to embark on a programme of talent acquisition. The objective is to fill key roles with highly competent individuals who possess the professional acumen and career potential to excel, grow and develop within an international and multicultural organisation. The current opening has arisen due to this need to appoint a highly commercial and professional individual who is comfortable communicating with colleagues throughout all layers within a corporation.
This opportunity would allow the successful candidate to work with some of the industry’s most revered scientists and IP attorneys. Each attorney has global patent responsibility for a particular project at every stage of the R&D process, which will bring the individual in to focus with cross-functional teams, thus offering a highly commercial and business-orientated role.
With broad exposure to the full IP life cycle the candidate will be provided with the autonomy and flexibility to work creatively and to develop their career further. The incumbent will be given the opportunity to work on substantive, transactional and contentious issues allowing them to develop into a multi-skilled and well rounded attorney. Furthermore, the client is committed to professional development and through this recruitment campaign, they are looking for the leaders of tomorrow to groom and develop their careers within this high profile and International Corporation.
The successful candidate is likely to fulfil the following criteria:
If this position sounds of interest, please contact Kieron Wright, Director, or Sanna Kaskeala, Associate Consultant for a further discussion and a full detailed assignment specification outlining the description of the company, position and responsibilities
In 2010, the IP Department made a commitment to embark on a programme of talent acquisition. The objective is to fill key roles with highly competent individuals who possess the professional acumen and career potential to excel, grow and develop within an international and multicultural organisation. The current opening has arisen due to this need to appoint a highly commercial and professional individual who is comfortable communicating with colleagues throughout all layers within a corporation.
This opportunity would allow the successful candidate to work with some of the industry’s most revered scientists and IP attorneys. Each attorney has global patent responsibility for a particular project at every stage of the R&D process, which will bring the individual in to focus with cross-functional teams, thus offering a highly commercial and business-orientated role.
With broad exposure to the full IP life cycle the candidate will be provided with the autonomy and flexibility to work creatively and to develop their career further. The incumbent will be given the opportunity to work on substantive, transactional and contentious issues allowing them to develop into a multi-skilled and well rounded attorney. Furthermore, the client is committed to professional development and through this recruitment campaign, they are looking for the leaders of tomorrow to groom and develop their careers within this high profile and International Corporation.
The successful candidate is likely to fulfil the following criteria:
- Possess a first degree in Organic Chemistry, preferably with a PhD. Candidates with a broader degree in Chemistry may also be considered;
- Qualified as a European Patent Attorney with at least three years post-qualification experience;
- Full Patent Cycle Management. Experience of carrying out FTO reviews, due diligence and assessing licensing opportunities would also be advantageous;
- A sound commercial understanding of patents and their strategic relevance to the organisation;
- Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written presentation skills in English.
If this position sounds of interest, please contact Kieron Wright, Director, or Sanna Kaskeala, Associate Consultant for a further discussion and a full detailed assignment specification outlining the description of the company, position and responsibilities