Patent Counsel (a), 80 - 100% — Bachem AG
- Location
- Bubendorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 57 days ago
Role overview
To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals.
For our Group Intellectual Property team in Bubendorf/BL, we are seeking a highly skilled Patent Counsel (a), 80 – 100% .
- To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals.
- For our Group Intellectual Property team in Bubendorf/BL, we are seeking a highly skilled Patent Counsel (a), 80 – 100% .
- Your responsibilities will span the full spectrum of intellectual property activities, including invention harvesting, patent drafting, and global patent prosecution.
- In addition, you will serve as a trusted advisor on IP-related matters, providing practical and business-oriented guidance to internal partners and helping to shape the company's innovation strategy in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
- Qualification as a European Patent Attorney
- A strong scientific background in chemistry or a closely related discipline Proven experience in patent prosecution
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will span the full spectrum of intellectual property activities, including invention harvesting, patent drafting, and global patent prosecution.
- In addition, you will serve as a trusted advisor on IP-related matters, providing practical and business-oriented guidance to internal partners and helping to shape the company's innovation strategy in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
- Patent Counsel – Shape the Future of Innovation at Bachem Your tasks:
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and scientists to identify potentially patentable inventions Conduct patentability searches
- Provide strategic advice on optimal protection routes
- Guide inventors in documenting inventions and preparing high-quality invention disclosures
Key requirements
- Qualification as a European Patent Attorney
- A strong scientific background in chemistry or a closely related discipline Proven experience in patent prosecution
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating IP-related agreements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Team player with the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills in English and German Our offer:
- A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
- Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
- Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
- 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
- Access to benefits platform with discounts from external partners
- Would you like to drive innovation together with us?
Application process
- Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications to secure and maintain IP protection worldwide
- Manage and instruct external patent counsel as appropriate Instruct and supervise FTO searches
- Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and assess third-party rights.
- Advice on infringement risks and measures for risk mitigation.
- Draft contractual positions and advice on IP related matters
- We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.
- Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our new location in Bubendorf!
Company and context
- To support and protect our innovation-driven business, the Group Intellectual Property plays a pivotal role in securing competitive advantages, supporting technological progress, and creating long-term value across the organization.
- In this highly visible role, you will work closely with scientists, R&D teams, and business stakeholders across the organization.
Additional details
- Patent Counsel – Shape the Future of Innovation at Bachem
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and scientists to identify potentially patentable inventions Conduct patentability searches
- Manage and instruct external patent counsel as appropriate Instruct and supervise FTO searches
- A strong scientific background in chemistry or a closely related discipline Proven experience in patent prosecution
- Excellent communication skills in English and German
Notes and original content
- Your tasks:
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and scientists to identify potentially patentable inventions
- Conduct patentability searches
- Manage and instruct external patent counsel as appropriate
- Instruct and supervise FTO searches
- Your profile:
- A strong scientific background in chemistry or a closely related discipline
- Proven experience in patent prosecution
Questions about this listing
What salary does Bachem AG offer for this role?
Bachem AG lists CHF 72'500 - 110'500 gross per year for this position in Bubendorf. 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 Bachem AG 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 Bachem AG 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.
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