Biotechnology Patent Attorney - CPA/EPA - Industry.

Biotechnology Patent Attorney - CPA/EPA

£75,000 - £85,000 + package + bonus

West London

The Person

You a qualified CPA/EPA with experience of managing multiple Biotechnology caseloads, either in private practice or industry. You should possess an Honours Degree in a relevant Life Sciences subject, and preferably hold a PhD too.

You should be adept at core drafting and prosecution, as well as exposure to contentious areas of IP to include FTOs, Oppositions and Appeals. Experience of working with direct clients is desirable.

A scientific background in protein engineering and immunology would be advantageous, as would an aptitude to embrace new technologies.
You should possess an innate ability to manage, prioritise and complete tasks in an organised and diligent manner, whilst maintaining a high-quality level of output at all times.

Your communication and interpersonal skills should be first-class, and an ability to liaise with different stakeholders in R&D, Legal and Executive teams will be essential.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of IP, you will make an immediate contribution to a growing in-house team.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

* Identifying new IP opportunities
* Patentability assessments
* Monitoring third party IP
* Reviewing FTOs
* Preparing third party observations and Oppositions
* R&D liaison
* Maintaining and updating IP Management system

This is a newly created position and should appeal to Patent Attorneys who relish the dynamism and working culture of a Biotechnology company.

You will find highly talented people working alongside you, sharing a genuine passion for innovation whilst supporting your own personal growth.


The Company

This exciting, UK based, private biopharmaceutical company is seeking to deliver truly innovative, life-changing therapies for their patients. Their vision as a company is to build a major global biopharmaceutical company bringing transformational and valued therapies for a range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

The culture is centred around innovation, integrity and collaboration. As well as being able to offer truly agile flexible working, they offer a fantastic cooperative working environment in a truly progressive tech hub.

Career development opportunities are excellent, so there has never been a better time to join this pioneering company.

Are you ready to make your very own career-defining IP move?

Get in touch today for more information!

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