Patent Attorney
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 5, 2024
Job Description:
Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the
communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global
scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe
that inclusion is key to understanding people's varied healthcare
needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for
exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The
PositionA healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To
continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the
healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a
world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's
what makes us Roche.As a patent professional at Roche Diagnostics,
you will be in charge of handling the intellectual property aspects
of technologies making an impact on patients' everyday lives.As a
valued team member you will help bring new diagnostic testing
capabilities to market by serving as a functional lead on teams
that are working to create, develop and improve diagnostic testing
platforms. In this role, you will manage and expand a patent
portfolio and ensure freedom-to-operate for diagnostic assays and
workflows implemented on automated testing systems. Position is
based in Tucson, AZ; other nearby Roche locations such as Santa
Clara, CA and Pleasanton, CA, are possible for the right candidate;
a fully remote position is not possible.The Opportunity
- Provide clear and informed counseling to stakeholders engaged
in research & development, manufacturing, business
development/partnering, portfolio and lifecycle management, and
commercialization activities
- Render legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity,
and freedom-to-operate in connection with product development
efforts
- Be responsible for a substantial worldwide patent portfolio and
perform patent prosecution work directly and in collaboration with
outside counsel
- Align the patent portfolio with short- and long-term business
needs and priorities by identifying, developing and securing patent
protection for the output of company R&D efforts to the
broadest extent possible
- Apply knowledge of patent trends and case law developments, in
combination with technical understanding, to devise patent
strategies and advise stakeholders accordingly
- Assist with and/or conduct due diligence assessments and
provide counseling based on these assessments (including
freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses), evaluate
associated risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Support a variety of intellectual property-related contracts
and relationships with third parties (such as MTAs, CDAs, research
collaborations, licensing agreements, acquisition and litigation
activities, and marketing efforts) by closely collaborating with
company transactional attorneys and licensing colleagues
- Deliver results on-time, on-target and within-budget according
to team goalsWho You Are
- 5-7+ years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling
in a corporate setting and/or law firm
- Registered US patent agent or attorney qualification required;
for attorney applicants, JD is required and you must be a member in
good standing of at least one state bar
- Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry or
Biochemistry
- Experience in patenting biomolecular conjugates and small
molecules preferred
- Contract and transactional experience is desirable, but not
required
- Some travel requiredImportant Stakeholders/ Interactions
- Head of IP, Pathology Customer Area
- Head of IP, Molecular Customer Area
- Head of IP, Roche Diagnostics
- Business and Project Teams
- Members of Research & Development across Roche Diagnostics
- Patent and Trademark OfficeRelocation benefits are available
for this posting.Pay will be determined based on experience,
qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A
discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and
Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits
listed below.BenefitsRoche offers highly competitive benefit plans
and programs, including:--- Medical, dental and vision insurance---
401(k) and 401(k) matching--- Paid time offWho we areAt Roche, more
than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the
frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the
world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is
built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Roche is an equal
opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination
based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry,
age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you
have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the
online application process, please contact us by completing this
form Accommodations for Applicants.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Catalina Foothills , Patent Attorney, Legal , Tucson, Arizona
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