About the Role

　　Location: Cambridge, MA US

　　The R&D IP team in Cambridge is seeking a Patent Attorney to perform, manage, direct, and leverage designated patent and related intellectual property (IP) activities within the research and development (R&D) organization of Novartis.

　　What you will be doing:

　　• Provide clear, informed and sophisticated counseling to Novartis R&D clients on opportunities to protect their inventions, create IP portfolios, advise on publication strategies, and mitigate third party risks.

　　• Build and manage patent portfolios for Novartis R&D projects by identifying inventions and preparing, prosecuting, maintaining, and defending patent filings for them, especially in technical areas related to new chemical entities and their uses, processes, platforms, and technologies, as well as clinical developments.

　　• Render legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity, and freedom to operate, and formulate patent strategies for Novartis R&D clients that secure IP positions and freedom-to-operate (FTO), as well as enable IP defense(s).

　　• Apply deep expertise in national patent law and practice, in particular for the US but also other major jurisdictions such as EP, JP and CN, including patent trends and case law developments, to devise patent strategies and advice.

　　• Understand other forms of protection relating to exclusivity, and apply as required.

　　• Communicate effectively and clearly with colleagues and leadership in the legal and IP function as well as the R&D organization.

　　• Build and manage external relationships with outside counsel and collaborators, including substantial interactions within a multicultural global patent function.

　　• Conduct due diligence assessments and counsel based on these assessments, including FTO, infringement and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation.

　　• Provide IP support for transactional projects, such as research collaborations and in-licensing opportunities, including advice on contract drafting and negotiation.

　　• Perform timely review of publication requests.

　　• Deliver work results on-time, on-target, and within budget.

　　• Continue professional development and contribute to development of IP colleagues.

　　The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $201,600.00 and $302,400.00 USD per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

　　Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:

　　Novartis: e-mail [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339Sandoz: e-mail [email protected] or call: +1-609-422-4098

　　Role Requirements

　　What you will bring to the role:

　　EDUCATION:

　　J.D. degree with admission to at least one state bar & registered to practice before US Patent Office

　　AND:

　　Bachelor degree in chemistry or equivalent; MS/ PhD, or equivalent, in organic chemistry or pharmaceutical science is preferred

　　PLUS

　　1-2+ years exposure to the drug discovery and development processes utilized at pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies

　　EXPERIENCE:

　　7+ years' experience as a patent practitioner in a law firm or in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is required

　　Strong scientific background in chemical sciences, in particular organic or pharmaceutical chemistry; 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

　　SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

　　Effective analytical, presentation, and business communication skills

　　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

　　Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

　　Strong interpersonal skills (partnership, influence/persuasion, teamwork)

　　Why Novartis:

　　Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

　　Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people and culture

　　You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits rewards

　　Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

　　Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

　　Join our Novartis Network:

　　If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:

　　https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

　　The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $201,600.00 and $302,400.00 USD per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

　　Division

　　Legal

　　Business Unit

　　S&L

　　Location

　　USA

　　Site

　　Cambridge, MA

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　NIBRI

　　Functional Area

　　Legal & Intellectual Property & Compl.

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No