Patent Attorney — Novartis
- Location
- Basel (City)
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 28 days ago
Role overview
Salary Range
CHF146,300.00
CHF271,700.00 Job Description Summary LI-Hybrid
- Salary Range:
- CHF146,300.00
- Key Responsibilities
- Provide clear, strategic, and business-focused counsel to Novartis R&D clients on invention protection, portfolio development, publication strategy, and third-party risks.
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Provide clear, strategic, and business-focused counsel to Novartis R&D clients on invention protection, portfolio development, publication strategy, and third-party risks.
- Build and manage patent portfolios for Novartis R&D projects by identifying inventions and preparing, prosecuting, maintaining, and defending patent filings across areas such as new molecular entities, processes, manufacturing, platforms, technologies, and clinical developments.
- Render legal opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate, and develop patent strategies that strengthen IP positions, support freedom to operate, and enable effective IP defense.
What the company offers
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
- Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CHF 146.300
- CHF 271.700
- The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
- The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.
- We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
- In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental l
Application process
- deep knowledge of national patent law and practice, including relevant legal developments and patent trends, to shape strategy and advice.
- Understand and apply other forms of exclusivity protection, as appropriate.
Company and context
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and leaders across the legal, IP, and R&D organizations.
- Build and manage relationships with outside counsel and collaborators, including extensive interaction within a multicultural global patent function.
- Conduct due diligence and provide counsel based on those assessments, including freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, risk evaluation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide IP support for transactional matters, including M&A, research collaborations, and in-licensing opportunities, with advice on contract drafting and negotiation
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with business goals and budgets Essential Requirements
- University degree in law, admission to the bar and qualification as a European Patent Attorney / Lawyer
- Advanced degree in chemistry or related field, with strong preference for a doctoral degree
- Significant experience as a patent attorney within a law firm or pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
- Strong technical expertise in chemistry, preferably including experience with small molecules, synthesis, or pharmaceutical development.
- Expertise in U.S. and PCT patent law, filing processes, and prosecution practice, with a detailed understanding of European patent law and other major global patent systems
Additional details
- Job Description Summary
- Partnering closely with R&D teams, you will drive strategic intellectual property decisions, build robust patent portfolios, and navigate complex legal landscapes to safeguard innovation across the product lifecycle.
- Apply deep knowledge of national patent law and practice, including relevant legal developments and patent trends, to shape strategy and advice.
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with business goals and budgets Essential Requirements
Notes and original content
- CHF271,700.00
- Job Description
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with business goals and budgets
- Essential Requirements
- Benefits & Rewards
Questions about this listing
What salary does Novartis offer for this role?
Novartis lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Basel (City). This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Novartis offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Novartis during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Novartis?
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