IP Associate, Biology
AC Immune SA
Publication date:
07 August 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Lausanne
IP Associate, Biology
Description
Function
IP Associate, Biology
Location / Contact
AC Immune SA, EPFL Innovation Park, Building B, 1015 Lausanne E-Mail schreiben Percentage
100 % - available immediately Reporting Line
Head of Intellectual Property Company Profile
- AC Immune is a clinical stage Swiss biotech company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases
- 150+ Employees, 20+ nationalities, IPO in 2016, listed on NASDAQ
- AC Immune SA is a progressive, equal opportunity employer
AC Immune is seeking an IP Associate, Biology, who is responsible for managing a patent portfolio related to biologics and technology platforms - Manage IP portfolio for biology-related inventions and technology Key Responsibilities platforms (patent drafting and prosecution, including the coordination with inventors, internal stakeholders and outside patent counsels)
- Drive Freedom-To-Operate and Patentability searches, analyze search results and present the result in the form of reports and presentations
- Monitor competitors, drive competitor IP watch
- Perform patent landscape analysis for new projects
- Proactively identify and assess potentially patentable inventions as well as support inventors in related activities
- Support Oppositions, Infringement assessments and Due Diligence
Required:
- PhD or MSc. in Biology/Life Sciences
- At least 3 years' professional experience in managing patent portfolios covering biologics
- Part qualified or fully qualified European Patent Attorney with prior professional experience in patent drafting, prosecution and FTO assessment in biology-related field
- Personal features include:
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize, analyze and communicate key information
- Strong interpersonal skills for building networks with key experts and ensuring the interface with internal departments
- Ability to adapt priorities to meet company needs while maintaining effectiveness
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Team player
- Leadership and project management skills
- Good spoken and written English are required